US Bridges

FAU 5289 over Fourth Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Weisgarber Rd-At Bearden · Structure no. 47L37710001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,408
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5289 over Fourth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5289 over Fourth Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 32,653 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 5289
CrossesFourth Creek
LocationWeisgarber Rd-At Bearden
RouteCity Street 5289
Coordinates35.93588, -84.00723
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,408 (2021)
Projected traffic32,653 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 5289 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5289 over Fourth 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 5289 over Fourth Creek carry?

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

How long is FAU 5289 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5289 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.