US Bridges

FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · Church STINMARYVILLE@SR73 · Structure no. 050B4880007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,959
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4442
CrossesPistol Creek
LocationChurch STINMARYVILLE@SR73
RouteCity Street 4442
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75808, -83.96725
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2021)
Projected traffic5,826 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4442 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4442 over Pistol 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 3,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.