US Bridges

FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · North of I40 · Structure no. 47I00400195

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,408
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,912 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 5289
CrossesRmp to I40WB / Fourth CR
LocationNorth of I40
RouteCity Street 5289
Coordinates35.93862, -84.01006
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,408 (2021)
Projected traffic32,912 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR carry?

About 20,408 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns FAU 5289 over Rmp to I40WB / Fourth CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.