US Bridges

FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek

Good

Coffee County, Tennessee · In Manchester Urban Area · Structure no. 16F00290001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,235
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,062 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1111 (sa 1603)
CrossesGrindstone Creek
LocationIn Manchester Urban Area
RouteCity Street 1111
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47993, -86.0886
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,235 (2021)
Projected traffic6,062 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone 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 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek carry?

About 4,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 1111 (sa 1603) over Grindstone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.