US Bridges

FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In City of Cleveland · Structure no. 060A0450001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,714 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAU 4472
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
LocationIn City of Cleveland
RouteCity Street 4472
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17185, -84.8788
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.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2021)
Projected traffic3,714 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4472 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 4472 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4472 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.