US Bridges

FAU 5667 over Branch

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · N of I40-NEAR Papermill R · Structure no. 470A0690001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,958
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5667 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5667 over Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5,958 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,533 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5667
CrossesBranch
LocationN of I40-NEAR Papermill R
RouteCity Street 5667
Coordinates35.94223, -84.01022
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,958 (2021)
Projected traffic9,533 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5667 over Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5667 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5667 over Branch carry?

About 5,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5667 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5667 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.