FAU 3950 over Smith Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · In Church Hill · Structure no. 37M39500003
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,036
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3950 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3950 over Smith Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,258 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3950 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3950 over Smith 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 3950 over Smith Creek carry?
About 2,036 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3950 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3950 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.