US Bridges

FAU 5313 over Branch

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · .04 Mi.E.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0150019

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,653
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5313 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5313 over Branch in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,845 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAU 5313
CrossesBranch
Location.04 Mi.E.Of Pulaski
RouteCity Street 5313
Coordinates35.19403, -87.01675
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,653 (2021)
Projected traffic5,845 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 5313 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5313 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5313 over Branch carry?

About 3,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5313 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5313 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.