US Bridges

FAU 5702 over Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · On Chester RD in Fairview · Structure no. 940A5970001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,390
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5702 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 5702 over Branch in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5702
CrossesBranch
LocationOn Chester RD in Fairview
RouteCity Street 5702
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96655, -87.12186
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,390 (2021)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5702 over Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5702 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5702 over Branch carry?

About 3,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5702 over Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5702 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.