FAU 3789 over First Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · In NE Knoxville · Structure no. 47037890003
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3789 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3789 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3789 over First Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3789 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 3789 over First Creek carry?
About 3,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3789 over First Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3789 over First Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.