US Bridges

FAU 2703 over Jones Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · .8 M SE JCT SR41&SR258 · Structure no. 83005110009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,839
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2703 over Jones Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2703 over Jones Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,839 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 2703
CrossesJones Branch
Location.8 M SE JCT SR41&SR258
RouteCity Street 2703
Coordinates36.45993, -86.64655
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,839 (2021)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2703 over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2703 over Jones 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 2703 over Jones Branch carry?

About 3,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2703 over Jones Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 2703 over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.