US Bridges

FAU 5346 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Houston Levee Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 79053460001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,459
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5346 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5346 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 12,459 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 5346
CrossesBranch
LocationHouston Levee Rd-Shelby
RouteCity Street 5346
Coordinates35.04156, -89.73247
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,459 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$79,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5346 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5346 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 5346 over Branch carry?

About 12,459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5346 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 5346 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.