US Bridges

Frontage Road over Branch

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · SE from Collierville · Structure no. 24SR3850025

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,740
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Frontage Road over Branch in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 19,740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,584 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesBranch
LocationSE from Collierville
RouteCity Street 747
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0335, -89.63917
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,740 (2020)
Projected traffic31,584 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road over Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Branch carry?

About 19,740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.