FAU 3 over Branch
GoodShelby County, Tennessee · 1.5 M N of SR175 · Structure no. 79SR0030001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,694
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3 over Branch in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 53,694 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,910 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3 over Branch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 3 over Branch carry?
About 53,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3 over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.