US Bridges

FAU 8 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2.44 Mi. N of SR-27 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0080025

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 8 over Shoal Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 12,868 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,136 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2.44 Mi. N of SR-27 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11713, -85.35403
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,868 (2021)
Projected traffic23,136 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8 over Shoal 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 8 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 12,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAU 8 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.