US Bridges

FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · S of US70-JUST E of CO Li · Structure no. 470B9100001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,138
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 12,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,304 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4823
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
LocationS of US70-JUST E of CO Li
RouteCity Street 4823
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86398, -84.20061
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,138 (2021)
Projected traffic12,304 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4823 over Little Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4823 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.