US Bridges

FAU 3268 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Brick Church Pike · Structure no. 19032680001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,416
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3268 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3268 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 14,416 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3268
CrossesBranch
LocationBrick Church Pike
RouteCity Street 3268
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21302, -86.77908
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,416 (2021)
Projected traffic5,344 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3268 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3268 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 3268 over Branch carry?

About 14,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3268 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 3268 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.