US Bridges

FAU 11 over Branch

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .4 M S JCT I65&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0110021

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 11 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 11 over Branch in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 97 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 5 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 16,805 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,784 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesBranch
Location.4 M S JCT I65&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2309, -86.75822
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,805 (2021)
Projected traffic27,784 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is FAU 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over Branch carry?

About 16,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.