US Bridges

FAU 1030 over Rock Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Tullhoma City Limits · Structure no. 16010300003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,530
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1030 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1030 over Rock Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 1030
CrossesRock Creek
LocationIn Tullhoma City Limits
RouteCity Street 1030
Coordinates35.35993, -86.21402
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,530 (2021)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 1030 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1030 over Rock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1030 over Rock Creek carry?

About 7,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1030 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1030 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.