US Bridges

FAU 4794 over Mad Branch

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Sussex Drive · Structure no. 82047940001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,654
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4794 over Mad Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4794 over Mad Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4794
CrossesMad Branch
LocationSussex Drive
RouteCity Street 4794
Coordinates36.55587, -82.4898
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2022)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 4794 over Mad Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4794 over Mad 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4794 over Mad Branch carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4794 over Mad Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns FAU 4794 over Mad Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.