US Bridges

FAU 8 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.06 Mi. W of I-75 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0080003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 8 over Spring Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,816 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.06 Mi. W of I-75 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.99092, -85.22207
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,510 (2021)
Projected traffic32,816 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAU 8 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8 over Spring Creek carry?

About 20,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.