US Bridges

FAU 3601 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI S of SR153 · Structure no. 33036010005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,522
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3601 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 3601 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,522 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,435 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3601
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI S of SR153
RouteCity Street 3601
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08083, -85.1863
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,522 (2021)
Projected traffic18,435 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 3601 over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3601 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3601 over Branch carry?

About 11,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3601 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3601 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.