FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 1 M.E. SR129 in Alcoa. · Structure no. 050B0040001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5378 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 5378 over Pistol Creek carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5378 over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.