US Bridges

FAU 4175 over Love Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Loves CR RD - E of I640 · Structure no. 470A1220001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,056
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4175 over Love Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 4175 over Love Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,090 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4175
CrossesLove Creek
LocationLoves CR RD - E of I640
RouteCity Street 4175
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02957, -83.86298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2021)
Projected traffic8,090 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4175 over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAU 4175 over Love 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 4175 over Love Creek carry?

About 5,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4175 over Love Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4175 over Love Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.