US Bridges

FAU A008 over Branch

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Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 570A0080001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU A008 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU A008 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU A008
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteCity Street 8
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67242, -88.79923
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2020)
Projected traffic17,360 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 A008 over Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU A008 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU A008 over Branch carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU A008 over Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU A008 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.