US Bridges

FAU 5287 over Summers Branch

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.4 M E JCT SR41&SR52 · Structure no. 83SR0520001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,624
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5287 over Summers Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5287 over Summers Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5287
CrossesSummers Branch
Location2.4 M E JCT SR41&SR52
RouteCity Street 5287
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5843, -86.55193
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,624 (2021)
Projected traffic4,784 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$295,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5287 over Summers Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5287 over Summers Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5287 over Summers Branch carry?

About 3,624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5287 over Summers Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5287 over Summers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.