FAU 3737 over Branch
FairAnderson County, Tennessee · In City of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 01M37370001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3737 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3737 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3737 over Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3737 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 3737 over Branch carry?
About 1,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3737 over Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).
Who owns FAU 3737 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.