US Bridges

FAU 3766 over Big Creek

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Lafollette · Structure no. 07037660001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3766 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3766 over Big Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3766
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn Lafollette
RouteCity Street 3766
Coordinates36.38429, -84.12262
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2021)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3766 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3766 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3766 over Big Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3766 over Big Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3766 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.