US Bridges

FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SE JCT SR1 & SR266 · Structure no. 750A0190003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,953
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 15,953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,525 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 5515
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.5 MI SE JCT SR1 & SR266
RouteCity Street 5515
Coordinates35.98378, -86.54825
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,953 (2021)
Projected traffic25,525 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5515 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.