US Bridges

FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · NW of I40 · Structure no. 47048280001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,808
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 10,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,952 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3778
CrossesTributary to Ten Mile Ck
LocationNW of I40
RouteCity Street 3778
Coordinates35.92952, -84.06022
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,808 (2021)
Projected traffic15,952 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck 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 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck carry?

About 10,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns FAU 3778 over Tributary to Ten Mile Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.