US Bridges

FAU 3050 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57030500003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,511
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3050 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3050 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,511 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3050
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteCity Street 3050
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66944, -88.79489
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,511 (2021)
Projected traffic17,360 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3050 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3050 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3050 over Branch carry?

About 10,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3050 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 3050 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.