US Bridges

FAU 4452 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Appling RD - Memphis · Structure no. 790A6410001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,022
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4452 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4452 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,022 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,472 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4452
CrossesBranch
LocationAppling RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 4452
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21897, -89.80802
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,022 (2021)
Projected traffic5,472 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4452 over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4452 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 4452 over Branch carry?

About 5,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4452 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 4452 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.