US Bridges

FAU 4876 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 2 M N I40 @ Lakewood · Structure no. 190A9560001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,028
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4876 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4876 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,028 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,424 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4876
CrossesBranch
Location2 M N I40 @ Lakewood
RouteCity Street 4876
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20448, -86.59042
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,028 (2021)
Projected traffic13,424 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 4876 over Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4876 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 4876 over Branch carry?

About 9,028 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is FAU 4876 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4876 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.