US Bridges

FAU 5389 over Frank Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · In City of Tusculum · Structure no. 30SR1070011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,869
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5389 over Frank Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5389 over Frank Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,869 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 5389
CrossesFrank Creek
LocationIn City of Tusculum
RouteCity Street 5389
Coordinates36.17512, -82.76573
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,869 (2021)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5389 over Frank Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5389 over Frank 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5389 over Frank Creek carry?

About 5,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5389 over Frank Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5389 over Frank Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.