US Bridges

FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · In City of Alcoa · Structure no. 05038190001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,412
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,412 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,198 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3819
CrossesPistol Creek
LocationIn City of Alcoa
RouteCity Street 3819
Coordinates35.79218, -83.9707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,412 (2021)
Projected traffic6,198 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3819 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 5,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3819 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.