US Bridges

FAU 3836 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · W. 1st N. ST Morristown · Structure no. 32038360001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,347
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3836 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3836 over Turkey Creek in Hamblen 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 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 16,347 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,560 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3836
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationW. 1st N. ST Morristown
RouteCity Street 3836
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2141, -83.2937
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,347 (2021)
Projected traffic20,560 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 3836 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3836 over Turkey 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 3836 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 16,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3836 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3836 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.