US Bridges

FAU 5036 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Valley Park Drive · Structure no. 79050360001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,889
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5036 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5036 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5036
CrossesBranch
LocationValley Park Drive
RouteCity Street 5036
Coordinates35.05527, -89.84075
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,889 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5036 over Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5036 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5036 over Branch carry?

About 3,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5036 over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5036 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.