US Bridges

FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 0.1 M. Nw. US411MARYVILLE · Structure no. 05SR0359003

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,959
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4442
CrossesPistol Creek
Location0.1 M. Nw. US411MARYVILLE
RouteCity Street 4442
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75958, -83.9689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,959 (2021)
Projected traffic5,826 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 1920, making it 105 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAU 4442 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.