FAU 3043 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0010023
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,794
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3043 over Branch is a masonry arch - deck carrying FAU 3043 over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,670 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3043 over Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3043 over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 3043 over Branch carry?
About 9,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3043 over Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3043 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.