US Bridges

FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Frank RD - Collierville · Structure no. 790A7280001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,367
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 8,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,387 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5571 (sa 7905)
CrossesBranch
LocationFrank RD - Collierville
RouteCity Street 5571
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0695, -89.7187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,367 (2021)
Projected traffic13,387 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5571 (sa 7905) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch carry?

About 8,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5571 (sa 7905) over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.