US Bridges

FAU 3053 over Branch

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In the City of Jackson · Structure no. 57M30530005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,991
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 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,464 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3053
CrossesBranch
LocationIn the City of Jackson
RouteCity Street 3053
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66761, -88.88069
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2021)
Projected traffic6,464 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 1991, making it 34 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 3,991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3053 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 3053 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.