US Bridges

FAU 818 over Sugar Creek

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · In Henderson City Limits · Structure no. 12008180001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 818 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 818 over Sugar Creek in Chester 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 818
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn Henderson City Limits
RouteCity Street 818
Coordinates35.43049, -88.64014
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2021)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 818 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 818 over Sugar 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 818 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 818 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 818 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.