US Bridges

FAU 5395 over Citico Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.21 Mi. E of SR-8 Jct. · Structure no. 33SR0580053

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,155 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
25,655
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5395 over Citico Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 5395 over Citico Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 25,655 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,048 by 2042. The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 5395
CrossesCitico Creek
Location1.21 Mi. E of SR-8 Jct.
RouteCity Street 5395
Coordinates35.05217, -85.29082
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,155 ft (352 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,655 (2021)
Projected traffic41,048 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5395 over Citico Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5395 over Citico 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5395 over Citico Creek carry?

About 25,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5395 over Citico Creek?

The structure is 1,155 ft (352 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5395 over Citico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.