US Bridges

FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · .2 MI from SR2 · Structure no. 06004560003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,763
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 15,763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,920 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4390
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
Location.2 MI from SR2
RouteCity Street 4390
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16243, -84.88295
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,763 (2021)
Projected traffic23,920 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4390 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4390 over South Mouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 15,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 4390 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.