US Bridges

FAU 1 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .1 M E of SR332 · Structure no. 47SR0010005

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 26,329 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,074 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.1 M E of SR332
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88398, -84.1543
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,329 (2021)
Projected traffic31,074 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$103,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 26,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.