US Bridges

FAU 3766 over First Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Just W of SR158-DOWNTOWN · Structure no. 47037880005

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,654
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3766 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3766 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,384 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3766
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationJust W of SR158-DOWNTOWN
RouteCity Street 3766
Coordinates35.96875, -83.9175
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,654 (2021)
Projected traffic18,384 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3766 over First Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3766 over First 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3766 over First Creek carry?

About 10,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3766 over First Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3766 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.