US Bridges

FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · In Brownsville · Structure no. 38U30210001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,017
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,017 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,827 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3021
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn Brownsville
RouteCity Street 3021
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58872, -89.26144
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,017 (2021)
Projected traffic4,827 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3021 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 3021 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3021 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.