US Bridges

FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · In Brownsville · Structure no. 38030280001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,791
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek in Haywood 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 4,791 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,635 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAU 3028
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn Brownsville
RouteCity Street 3028
Coordinates35.58831, -89.25103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,791 (2021)
Projected traffic7,635 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3028 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3028 over Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 4,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3028 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.