US Bridges

FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · Veterans Parkway · Structure no. 75057390003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,910
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,656 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5739
CrossesArmstrong Branch
LocationVeterans Parkway
RouteCity Street 5739
Coordinates35.80069, -86.47068
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,910 (2021)
Projected traffic20,656 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch carry?

About 12,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5739 over Armstrong Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.