US Bridges

FAU 4458 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Memp-Arlington Rd-Bartlet · Structure no. 790B4810001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,939
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4458 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4458 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,688 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4458
CrossesBranch
LocationMemp-Arlington Rd-Bartlet
RouteCity Street 4458
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2192, -89.86775
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,939 (2021)
Projected traffic8,688 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4458 over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4458 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 4458 over Branch carry?

About 3,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4458 over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAU 4458 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.