US Bridges

FAU 3289 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Edmondson Pike · Structure no. 19032890003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,016
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3289 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3289 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 17,016 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,200 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3289
CrossesBranch
LocationEdmondson Pike
RouteCity Street 3289
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06678, -86.73774
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,016 (2021)
Projected traffic33,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3289 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3289 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3289 over Branch carry?

About 17,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3289 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3289 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.