US Bridges

FAU 4044 over Finch Branch

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 75040440001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,537
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4044 over Finch Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4044 over Finch Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,659 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4044
CrossesFinch Branch
Location1.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR266
RouteCity Street 4044
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01578, -86.54232
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 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 width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,537 (2021)
Projected traffic21,659 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4044 over Finch Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4044 over Finch 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 4044 over Finch Branch carry?

About 13,537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4044 over Finch Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4044 over Finch Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.