US Bridges

FAU 4022 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S of Ga Tn ST Li · Structure no. 33040220001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,055
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4022 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 4022 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,888 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAU 4022
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 MI S of Ga Tn ST Li
RouteCity Street 4022
Coordinates34.9909, -85.25235
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2021)
Projected traffic4,888 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 4022 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4022 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4022 over Branch carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4022 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4022 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.