US Bridges

FAU 3773 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47037730003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,770
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3773 over First Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3773 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,120 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3773
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteCity Street 3773
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99402, -83.92167
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2021)
Projected traffic17,120 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3773 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3773 over First 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3773 over First Creek carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3773 over First Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3773 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.