US Bridges

FAU 319 over Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 7.61 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33S43060005

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 319 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 319 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 40 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 14,897 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,373 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 319
CrossesBranch
Location7.61 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct.
RouteState Highway 319
Coordinates35.20093, -85.15759
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,897 (2021)
Projected traffic27,373 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 319 over Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAU 319 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 319 over Branch carry?

About 14,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 319 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 319 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.