US Bridges

FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Dyersburg · Structure no. 23014980005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,504 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5569 (sa 2306)
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI W of Dyersburg
RouteCounty Highway 5569
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04625, -89.42631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2021)
Projected traffic7,504 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5569 (sa 2306) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5569 (sa 2306) over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.