US Bridges

FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06036490001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3649
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteCity Street 3649
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15123, -84.88762
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3649 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 3649 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3649 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.