US Bridges

FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 0.04 Mi. E of SR-2 Jct. · Structure no. 06SR0020007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,566 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 40
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
Location0.04 Mi. E of SR-2 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.15797, -84.88502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,566 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 40 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.