US Bridges

FAU 3837 over Havley Branch

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 1.14 M from SR 34 · Structure no. 32038370001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,131
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3837 over Havley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3837 over Havley Branch in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,131 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,192 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3837
CrossesHavley Branch
Location1.14 M from SR 34
RouteCity Street 3837
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22161, -83.31811
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,131 (2021)
Projected traffic14,192 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3837 over Havley Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3837 over Havley Branch 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 3837 over Havley Branch carry?

About 9,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3837 over Havley Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 3837 over Havley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.