US Bridges

FAU 5135 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Appling RD · Structure no. 79051350001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,816
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5135 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5135 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 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 37,816 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,805 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5135
CrossesBranch
LocationAppling RD
RouteCity Street 5135
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20257, -89.8149
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,816 (2021)
Projected traffic63,805 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$817,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5135 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5135 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5135 over Branch carry?

About 37,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5135 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAU 5135 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.