US Bridges

FAU 4848 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Holt Road · Structure no. 19048480001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,094
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4848 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4848 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,544 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4848
CrossesBranch
LocationHolt Road
RouteCity Street 4848
Coordinates36.01555, -86.74045
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
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,094 (2021)
Projected traffic14,544 by 2039
Trucks3%
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

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 4848 over Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4848 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 4848 over Branch carry?

About 7,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4848 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns FAU 4848 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.