US Bridges

FAU 6 over Branch

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · In Columbia · Structure no. 60SR2430001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,827
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 6 over Branch in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20,827 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6
CrossesBranch
LocationIn Columbia
RouteState Highway 243
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60293, -87.0683
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic20,827 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6 over Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6 over Branch carry?

About 20,827 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 6 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.