US Bridges

FAU 3046 over Sandy Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57L30460001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,986
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3046 over Sandy Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 3046 over Sandy Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,986 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,504 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3046
CrossesSandy Branch
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteCity Street 3046
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63517, -88.82342
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,986 (2021)
Projected traffic13,504 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 3046 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3046 over Sandy 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 3046 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 6,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3046 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns FAU 3046 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.