FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch
PoorPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · Holmes RD - Collierville · Structure no. 79002000003
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,144 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch carry?
About 11,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1450 (sa 7901) over Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.