US Bridges

FAU 1 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · 1.O M NE JCT SR251&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010005

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,784
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 16,784 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,176 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 1
CrossesBranch
Location1.O M NE JCT SR251&SR1
RouteU.S. Route SR001
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09286, -86.88457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,784 (2021)
Projected traffic35,176 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 1 over Branch carry?

About 16,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 1 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.