US Bridges

FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · .5 M S of Maryville · Structure no. 05S25500001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,415
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 10,415 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,664 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3818
CrossesPistol Creek
Location.5 M S of Maryville
RouteCity Street 3818
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75715, -83.97303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2021)
Projected traffic16,664 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$692,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3818 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 3818 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.