US Bridges

FAU 11 over Branch

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · .9 M N JCT I65&SR11 · Structure no. 19SR0110023

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,871
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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,871 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,443 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 11
CrossesBranch
Location.9 M N JCT I65&SR11
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24995, -86.75703
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic20,871 (2021)
Projected traffic38,443 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$920,000 (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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 11 over Branch carry?

About 20,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 11 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.