US Bridges

FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0020009

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,566 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 40
CrossesLittle South Mouse Creek
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1581, -84.87863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,566 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 40 over Little 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 40 over Little South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.