US Bridges

FAU 5153 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Sanga - Shelby Co. · Structure no. 79051530001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,211
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5153 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5153 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 10,211 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5153
CrossesBranch
LocationSanga - Shelby Co.
RouteCounty Highway 5153
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14942, -89.77161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,211 (2021)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 5153 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5153 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 5153 over Branch carry?

About 10,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5153 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAU 5153 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.