US Bridges

FAU 4365 over Branch

Poor

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Oak Ridge E- of SR 62 · Structure no. 010B0480001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,304
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4365 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4365 over Branch in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,086 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4365
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Oak Ridge E- of SR 62
RouteCity Street 4365
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02485, -84.20802
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2021)
Projected traffic2,086 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$254,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4365 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4365 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4365 over Branch carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4365 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4365 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.