US Bridges

FAU 317 over Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.51 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR3170005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 317 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 317 over Branch in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,008 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,736 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 317
CrossesBranch
Location0.51 Mi. E of SR-153 Jct.
RouteState Highway 317
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07348, -85.19012
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic20,008 (2021)
Projected traffic34,736 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 317 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 317 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 317 over Branch carry?

About 20,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 317 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 317 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.