US Bridges

FAU 3255 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · 46 Ave. North · Structure no. 19032550001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,393
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3255 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3255 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 3255
CrossesBranch
Location46 Ave. North
RouteCity Street 3255
Coordinates36.15428, -86.84225
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,393 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3255 over Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3255 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3255 over Branch carry?

About 6,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3255 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3255 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.