US Bridges

FAU 2823 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Warford St. · Structure no. 79028230005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,454
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2823 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 2823 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,454 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,792 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 2823
CrossesBranch
LocationWarford St.
RouteCity Street 2823
Coordinates35.17608, -89.96198
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,454 (2021)
Projected traffic13,792 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$446,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2823 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2823 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2823 over Branch carry?

About 10,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2823 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAU 2823 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.