US Bridges

FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch

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Maury County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI N. Columbia · Structure no. 600B0240003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,616
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,144 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3203
CrossesRanel Branch
Location4.5 MI N. Columbia
RouteCity Street 3203
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68514, -87.0463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2021)
Projected traffic2,144 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3203 over Ranel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3203 over Ranel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.