US Bridges

FAU 1952 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · Dodson Chapel Rd-Hermitag · Structure no. 190A3900003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,057
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1952 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1952 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,057 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,944 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1952
CrossesBranch
LocationDodson Chapel Rd-Hermitag
RouteCounty Highway 1952
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1786, -86.61356
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,057 (2021)
Projected traffic12,944 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 1952 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1952 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1952 over Branch carry?

About 8,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1952 over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1952 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.