US Bridges

FAU 4175 over Branch

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Loves CR RD - NE of I640 · Structure no. 470A1220007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,056
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4175 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4175 over Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,368 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4175
CrossesBranch
LocationLoves CR RD - NE of I640
RouteCity Street 4175
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0252, -83.86127
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2021)
Projected traffic8,368 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4175 over Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4175 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4175 over Branch carry?

About 5,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4175 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4175 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.