US Bridges

FAU 3471 over Holland Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville · Structure no. 02034710001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,297
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3471 over Holland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3471 over Holland Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,432 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3471
CrossesHolland Branch
LocationIn Shelbyville
RouteCity Street 3471
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49368, -86.43631
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,297 (2021)
Projected traffic6,432 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3471 over Holland Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3471 over Holland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3471 over Holland Branch carry?

About 4,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3471 over Holland Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3471 over Holland Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.