US Bridges

FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · North of SR16 · Structure no. 26M34980001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3498
CrossesWagner Creek
LocationNorth of SR16
RouteCity Street 3498
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20208, -86.10651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2021)
Projected traffic4,189 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 3498 over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAU 3498 over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.