US Bridges

FAU 4053 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Peterson Lake Rd- Collier · Structure no. 790A7330003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,362
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4053 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4053 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 7,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,448 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4053
CrossesBranch
LocationPeterson Lake Rd- Collier
RouteCity Street 4053
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07206, -89.6675
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,362 (2021)
Projected traffic12,448 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4053 over Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 4053 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 4053 over Branch carry?

About 7,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4053 over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 4053 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.