FAU 3047 over Sandy Branch
GoodMadison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57L30470001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,806
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3047 over Sandy Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 3047 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 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 3,806 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,656 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3047 over Sandy Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3047 over Sandy 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 3047 over Sandy Branch carry?
About 3,806 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3047 over Sandy Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3047 over Sandy Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.