FAU 4504 over Branch
FairClosed to trafficGiles County, Tennessee · Cleveland ST in Pulaski · Structure no. 280A5330001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4504 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4504 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4504 over Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4504 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 4504 over Branch carry?
About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4504 over Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4504 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.