US Bridges

FAU 3114 over Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · East End Drive Savannah · Structure no. 36031140001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,162
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3114 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3114 over Branch in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,112 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3114
CrossesBranch
LocationEast End Drive Savannah
RouteCity Street 3114
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21917, -88.21864
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2021)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3114 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3114 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3114 over Branch carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3114 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3114 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.