US Bridges

FAU 3053 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI NW JCT I40&SR1 · Structure no. 570A8090001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3053 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 3053 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,965 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,128 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3053
CrossesBranch
Location3.7 MI NW JCT I40&SR1
RouteCounty Highway 3053
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69278, -88.80817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2021)
Projected traffic6,128 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$329,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3053 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3053 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 3053 over Branch carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3053 over Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3053 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.