US Bridges

FAU 4167 over Little River

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · .1 M. E. SR 33 - Rockford · Structure no. 050A1160001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,855
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4167 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 4167 over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,768 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4167
CrossesLittle River
Location.1 M. E. SR 33 - Rockford
RouteCity Street 4176
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82615, -83.9408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,855 (2021)
Projected traffic7,768 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4167 over Little River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4167 over Little River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4167 over Little River carry?

About 4,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4167 over Little River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4167 over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.