US Bridges

FAU 2 over Black Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 0.82 Mi.E of Marion Co. · Structure no. 33SR0020001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2 over Black Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,512 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.82 Mi.E of Marion Co.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.026, -85.40353
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,282 (2021)
Projected traffic6,512 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2 over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2 over Black Creek carry?

About 4,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2 over Black Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAU 2 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.