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FAU 3773 over Loves Creek

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Knox County, Tennessee · On City Limits · Structure no. 47037730005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,004
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3773 over Loves Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 3773 over Loves Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,504 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3773
CrossesLoves Creek
LocationOn City Limits
RouteCity Street 3773
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03327, -83.86965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,004 (2021)
Projected traffic27,504 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$193,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3773 over Loves Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3773 over Loves Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3773 over Loves Creek carry?

About 18,004 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3773 over Loves Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3773 over Loves Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.