US Bridges

FAU 3449 over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · W of JCT SR11&FOX Lane · Structure no. 59M34490001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3449 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3449 over Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,168 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3449
CrossesBranch
LocationW of JCT SR11&FOX Lane
RouteCity Street 3449
Coordinates35.43175, -86.80209
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2021)
Projected traffic3,168 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3449 over Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3449 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3449 over Branch carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3449 over Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3449 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.