US Bridges

FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .4 M SW of Morristown · Structure no. 32M38440001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,642
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,642 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,688 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3844
CrossesWest Fork Turkey Creek
Location.4 M SW of Morristown
RouteCity Street 3844
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20898, -83.2955
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,642 (2021)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3844 over West Fork 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 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek carry?

About 2,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAU 3844 over West Fork Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.