US Bridges

FAU 3053 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · .1 MI JCT of SR 5 · Structure no. 57M30530001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,872
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3053 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3053 over Branch in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,872 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,232 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3053
CrossesBranch
Location.1 MI JCT of SR 5
RouteCity Street 3053
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68925, -88.85159
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,872 (2021)
Projected traffic20,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 3053 over Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 14,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3053 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3053 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.