US Bridges

FAU 4623 over Candies Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · .5MI West of I75 · Structure no. 060A1150001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,445
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4623 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 4623 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,712 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4623
CrossesCandies Creek
Location.5MI West of I75
RouteCity Street 4623
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19777, -84.89705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2021)
Projected traffic8,712 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 4623 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4623 over Candies 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 4623 over Candies Creek carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4623 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4623 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.