US Bridges

FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch

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Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR258 · Structure no. 83E00120003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,256
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,928 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 861 (sa 8301)
CrossesCenter Point Branch
Location1.9 MI NW JCT SR6&SR258
RouteCity Street 861
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3142, -86.6652
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,256 (2021)
Projected traffic12,928 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$130,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point 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 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch carry?

About 9,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 861 (sa 8301) over Center Point Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.