US Bridges

FAU 4617 over South Mouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · In City of Cleveland · Structure no. 060A2620001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,306
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4617 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 4617 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,090 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4617
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
LocationIn City of Cleveland
RouteCity Street 4617
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19183, -84.86528
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,306 (2021)
Projected traffic10,090 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$256,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4617 over South Mouse Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4617 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 4617 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 6,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4617 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4617 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.