US Bridges

FAU 4175 over Love Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · E of I640 - N of US11 · Structure no. 470A1220003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 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 continuous culvert 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 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 5,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,368 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 4175
CrossesLove Creek
LocationE of I640 - N of US11
RouteCity Street 4175
Coordinates36.02287, -83.86002
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,056 (2021)
Projected traffic8,368 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2020 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 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 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4175 over Love Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.