US Bridges

FAU 4861 over Branch

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI North of SR24 · Structure no. 950A0160001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4861 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 4861 over Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4861
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI North of SR24
RouteCity Street 4861
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24053, -86.56194
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2021)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$122,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4861 over Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4861 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4861 over Branch carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4861 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4861 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.