US Bridges

FAU 3289 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Paragon Mills Rd@ SR11. · Structure no. 190A6960003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,987
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 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 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 9,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,912 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3289
CrossesBranch
LocationParagon Mills Rd@ SR11.
RouteCity Street 3289
Coordinates36.08553, -86.72705
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic9,987 (2021)
Projected traffic16,912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 3289 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 3289 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3289 over Branch carry?

About 9,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3289 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 3289 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.