US Bridges

FAU 4838 over Branch

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · On Arrowhead Drive · Structure no. 94048380001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4838 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4838 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 4838
CrossesBranch
LocationOn Arrowhead Drive
RouteCity Street 4838
Coordinates35.98228, -86.76138
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2021)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4838 over Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4838 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4838 over Branch carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4838 over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4838 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.