US Bridges

FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · .8 M NW JCT SR109&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR1090005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 93 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,066 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAU 5366
CrossesLinsley Branch
Location.8 M NW JCT SR109&SR174
RouteCounty Highway 5366
Coordinates36.41242, -86.45303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2021)
Projected traffic5,066 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5366 over Linsley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.