US Bridges

FAU 5738 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NW JCT I40&SR186 · Structure no. 570A0600001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,406
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5738 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5738 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,699 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5738
CrossesBranch
Location2.7 MI NW JCT I40&SR186
RouteCity Street 5738
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.70233, -88.87608
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,406 (2021)
Projected traffic9,699 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 5738 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5738 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 5738 over Branch carry?

About 6,406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5738 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5738 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.