US Bridges

FAU 5707 over Sale Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 MI West of Tenn River · Structure no. 330D7920003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5707 over Sale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5707 over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5707
CrossesSale Creek
Location1 MI West of Tenn River
RouteCounty Highway 5707
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37005, -85.07452
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5707 over Sale Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5707 over Sale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5707 over Sale Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5707 over Sale Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5707 over Sale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.