US Bridges

FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.05 Mi. W of SR-321 Jct. · Structure no. 33S43070007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,331 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 320
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.05 Mi. W of SR-321 Jct.
RouteState Highway 320
Coordinates35.00008, -85.09558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,903 (2021)
Projected traffic21,331 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 320 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 12,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 320 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.