US Bridges

FAU 3000 over Branch

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In City of Humbolt · Structure no. 27M30000001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3000 over Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3000 over Branch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3000
CrossesBranch
LocationIn City of Humbolt
RouteCity Street 3000
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81958, -88.92628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2021)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3000 over Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3000 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3000 over Branch carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3000 over Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3000 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.