US Bridges

FAU 4390 over Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06043900001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,763
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4390 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4390 over Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 15,763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,920 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4390
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteCity Street 4390
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16185, -84.88104
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,763 (2021)
Projected traffic23,920 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$74,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4390 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4390 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4390 over Branch carry?

About 15,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4390 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4390 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.