US Bridges

FAU 60 over Broyles Branch

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · In Dayton City Limits · Structure no. 72SR0600005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,873
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 60 over Broyles Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 60 over Broyles Branch in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,873 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,704 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 60
CrossesBroyles Branch
LocationIn Dayton City Limits
RouteState Highway 60
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48005, -85.02381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,873 (2021)
Projected traffic8,704 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 60 over Broyles Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 60 over Broyles 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 60 over Broyles Branch carry?

About 5,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 60 over Broyles Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAU 60 over Broyles Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.