US Bridges

FAU 5739 over Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · Veterans Parkway · Structure no. 75057390007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,910
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5739 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5739 over Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5739
CrossesBranch
LocationVeterans Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 5739
Coordinates35.79781, -86.46279
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5739 over Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5739 over 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 Branch carry?

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

How long is FAU 5739 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5739 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.