US Bridges

FAU 3632 over Poe Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1/4 Ml. from Sr. 29 · Structure no. 33036320001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,266
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3632 over Poe Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3632 over Poe Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,426 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3632
CrossesPoe Branch
Location1/4 Ml. from Sr. 29
RouteCity Street 3632
Coordinates35.2382, -85.1892
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,266 (2021)
Projected traffic8,426 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3632 over Poe Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3632 over Poe 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3632 over Poe Branch carry?

About 5,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3632 over Poe Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3632 over Poe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.