US Bridges

FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 75010590005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,906
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch in Rutherford 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 12,906 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1059
CrossesRock Springs Branch
Location1.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 1059
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9813, -86.54356
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,906 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 1059 over Rock Springs Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 1059 over Rock Springs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch carry?

About 12,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1059 over Rock Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.