US Bridges

FAU 4569 over Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.4 M SW JCT SR6&SR109 · Structure no. 83045690001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,861
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4569 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4569 over Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,968 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 4569
CrossesBranch
Location1.4 M SW JCT SR6&SR109
RouteCity Street 4569
Coordinates36.3723, -86.46653
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,861 (2021)
Projected traffic11,968 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4569 over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4569 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 4569 over Branch carry?

About 7,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4569 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4569 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.