US Bridges

FAU 5287 over Donoho Branch

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.3 M E JCT SR41&SR52 · Structure no. 83SR0520003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,624
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5287 over Donoho Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5287 over Donoho 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 3,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,784 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5287
CrossesDonoho Branch
Location4.3 M E JCT SR41&SR52
RouteCity Street 5287
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58265, -86.51781
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed51 mi (82 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$112,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5287 over Donoho Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 5287 over Donoho 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 5287 over Donoho Branch carry?

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

How long is FAU 5287 over Donoho Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5287 over Donoho Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.