FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek
FairHaywood County, Tennessee · In City of Brownsville · Structure no. 380A2550001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5585 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 5585 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 1,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5585 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.