US Bridges

FAU 4961 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Rural Hill Road · Structure no. 19049610001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,972
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4961 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4961 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4961
CrossesBranch
LocationRural Hill Road
RouteCity Street 4961
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06193, -86.64481
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4961 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4961 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4961 over Branch carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4961 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4961 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.