US Bridges

FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Riverside Dr-At City Lmts · Structure no. 47004780005

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,110
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,224 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1124 (sa 4729)
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationRiverside Dr-At City Lmts
RouteCity Street 1124
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97014, -83.88233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2021)
Projected traffic6,224 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$326,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1124 (sa 4729) over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.