US Bridges

FAU 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Tullahoma · Structure no. 16034340003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,729
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek in Coffee 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 9,729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,566 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 3434
CrossesNorth Fork Rock Creek
LocationIn Tullahoma
RouteCity Street 3434
Coordinates35.38223, -86.23444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,729 (2021)
Projected traffic15,566 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3434 over North Fork 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 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek carry?

About 9,729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3434 over North Fork Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.