US Bridges

FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Red Bank · Structure no. 33M35950001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,563
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,563 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,701 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3595
CrossesMountain Creek
LocationIn Red Bank
RouteCity Street 3595
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12555, -85.30795
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,563 (2021)
Projected traffic21,701 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3595 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3595 over Mountain 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 13,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3595 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.