US Bridges

FAU 5732 over Branch

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · Skyhawk Pkwy · Structure no. 92SR0430025

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,958
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5732 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5732 over Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 11,958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,440 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5732
CrossesBranch
LocationSkyhawk Pkwy
RouteCity Street 5732
CountyWeakley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34678, -88.87267
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,958 (2021)
Projected traffic23,440 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5732 over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5732 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5732 over Branch carry?

About 11,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5732 over Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5732 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.