US Bridges

FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2.4 M SE of Maryville · Structure no. 05S25500003

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,778
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 15,778 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,690 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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
Location2.4 M SE of Maryville
RouteCity Street 3818
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76982, -83.9832
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,778 (2021)
Projected traffic27,690 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$337,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FAU 3818 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 15,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3818 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.