US Bridges

FAU 332 over Fourth Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47004740011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 332 over Fourth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 332 over Fourth Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30,660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,056 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 332
CrossesFourth Creek
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteState Highway 332
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93393, -84.00245
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,660 (2021)
Projected traffic49,056 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 332 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 332 over Fourth 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 332 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 30,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 332 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAU 332 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.