US Bridges

FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · In the City of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 01M37360001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,514
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3731
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationIn the City of Oak Ridge
RouteCity Street 3731
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00453, -84.25838
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2021)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 3731 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 3731 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.