FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · 1 M N of Milligan College · Structure no. 10SR0672001
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,155
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 359 over Buffalo 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 359 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.