FAU 24 over Obed River
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · In Crossville City Limits · Structure no. 18SR0240003
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,324
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 24 over Obed River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 24 over Obed River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,718 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 24 over Obed River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FAU 24 over Obed River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 24 over Obed River carry?
About 7,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 24 over Obed River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 24 over Obed River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.