US Bridges

FAU 4453 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Oak Street · Structure no. 79044530001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,207
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4453 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4453 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,207 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,144 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4453
CrossesBranch
LocationOak Street
RouteCity Street 4453
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21566, -89.82649
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,207 (2021)
Projected traffic6,144 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4453 over Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4453 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4453 over Branch carry?

About 3,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4453 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4453 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.