FAU 3890 over Mad Branch
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · Just NW of SR36-SR126 JCT · Structure no. 82038900003
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,621
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3890 over Mad Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3890 over Mad Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,112 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3890 over Mad Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3890 over Mad 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 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3890 over Mad Branch carry?
About 7,621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3890 over Mad Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAU 3890 over Mad Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.