FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts.
PoorClosed to trafficKnox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47L37750001
- Built
- 1897
- 128 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,512 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,215
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts. is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 128 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,256 by 2041. The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts. built?
It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts. carry?
About 6,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts.?
The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3775 over Tennessee River & 2 Rts.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.