US Bridges

FAU 3355 over Bear Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SW JCT SR96&SR268 · Structure no. 75033550003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,543
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3355 over Bear Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3355 over Bear Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22,543 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,648 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3355
CrossesBear Branch
Location2.9 MI SW JCT SR96&SR268
RouteCity Street 3355
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87351, -86.36728
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,543 (2021)
Projected traffic39,648 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3355 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3355 over Bear 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 3355 over Bear Branch carry?

About 22,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3355 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 3355 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.