US Bridges

FAU 5650 over Third Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · N of SR1-SR158 Jct-Tyson · Structure no. 470A0920001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,430
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5650 over Third Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAU 5650 over Third Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 6,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,632 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5650
CrossesThird Creek
LocationN of SR1-SR158 Jct-Tyson
RouteCity Street 5650
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95513, -83.94843
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,430 (2021)
Projected traffic15,632 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$490,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5650 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5650 over Third 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 5650 over Third Creek carry?

About 6,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5650 over Third Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5650 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.