FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · In City of Alcoa · Structure no. 05038200001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,181
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3820 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek carry?
About 15,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3820 over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.