US Bridges

FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Houston Levee RD - Mem. · Structure no. 79008110007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,695
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 22,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,512 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 811 (sa 7904)
CrossesBranch
LocationHouston Levee RD - Mem.
RouteCity Street 811
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19575, -89.72628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,695 (2021)
Projected traffic22,512 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 811 (sa 7904) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch carry?

About 22,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 811 (sa 7904) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.