US Bridges

FAU 5435 over Capps Branch

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · .1 W of SR11 · Structure no. 59S62580001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5435 over Capps Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5435 over Capps Branch in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 5435
CrossesCapps Branch
Location.1 W of SR11
RouteCity Street 5435
Coordinates35.45179, -86.77761
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5435 over Capps Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5435 over Capps 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 5435 over Capps Branch carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5435 over Capps Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5435 over Capps Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.