FAU 5009 over Branch
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · Poplar Pike - Germantown · Structure no. 790B2510001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,799
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5009 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5009 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,824 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5009 over Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5009 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 5009 over Branch carry?
About 7,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5009 over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5009 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.