US Bridges

FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · S Off US70 in Farragut · Structure no. 470B9050001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,115
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,184 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAU 4825
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
LocationS Off US70 in Farragut
RouteCity Street 4825
Coordinates35.861, -84.18514
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,115 (2021)
Projected traffic8,184 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$427,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4825 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4825 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.