US Bridges

FAU 5662 over Williams Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 470A0330001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,251
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5662 over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5662 over Williams Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,648 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5662
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteCity Street 5662
Coordinates35.97502, -83.8867
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2021)
Projected traffic7,648 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5662 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5662 over Williams 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 5662 over Williams Creek carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5662 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5662 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.