US Bridges

FAU 5427 over Branch

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Yale RD · Structure no. 79054270001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,679
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5427 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5427 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 18,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5427
CrossesBranch
LocationYale RD
RouteCity Street 5427
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21341, -89.81893
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,679 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 5427 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5427 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 5427 over Branch carry?

About 18,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5427 over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5427 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.