FAU 3945 over Branch
GoodSumner County, Tennessee · In Hendersonville · Structure no. 83039450001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,351
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3945 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3945 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,368 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3945 over Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3945 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAU 3945 over Branch carry?
About 10,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3945 over Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAU 3945 over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.