US Bridges

FAU 64 over Holland Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Shelbyville · Structure no. 02SR0640015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 64 over Holland Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 64 over Holland Branch in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,352 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 64
CrossesHolland Branch
LocationIn Shelbyville
RouteState Highway 64
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47826, -86.43872
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,974 (2021)
Projected traffic10,352 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 64 over Holland Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 64 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 64 over Holland Branch carry?

About 5,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 64 over Holland Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 64 over Holland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.