US Bridges

FAU 4299 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In Morristown · Structure no. 320A6840001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,605
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4299 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4299 over Turkey Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,912 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4299
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationIn Morristown
RouteCity Street 4299
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21577, -83.29465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,605 (2021)
Projected traffic4,912 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4299 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4299 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 4299 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4299 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4299 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.