FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Parkside Drive Extension · Structure no. 470B8180001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,111
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,968 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5615 over Turkey 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 15,111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5615 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.