US Bridges

FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI E JCT SR41&SR258 · Structure no. 83020460003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 2046 (sa 8308)
CrossesJones Branch
Location0.6 MI E JCT SR41&SR258
RouteCity Street 2046
Coordinates36.46537, -86.64026
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2046 (sa 8308) 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 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2046 (sa 8308) over Jones Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.