US Bridges

FAU 4015 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Ridgemont RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79040150001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,584
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4015 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4015 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,552 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4015
CrossesBranch
LocationRidgemont RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4015
Coordinates35.24328, -89.94656
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,584 (2021)
Projected traffic15,552 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4015 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4015 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4015 over Branch carry?

About 8,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4015 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4015 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.