US Bridges

FAU 4895 over Branch

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · Old Harding Pl @ HWY 70S · Structure no. 190C8220001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,691
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4895 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4895 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,632 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 4895
CrossesBranch
LocationOld Harding Pl @ HWY 70S
RouteCity Street 4895
Coordinates36.06955, -86.93188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic7,691 (2021)
Projected traffic13,632 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 4895 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4895 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 4895 over Branch carry?

About 7,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4895 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4895 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.