FAU 1 over Ten Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Tennessee · 4.5 M NE of SR332 · Structure no. 47SR0010007
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,276
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1 over Ten Mile Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30,276 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,134 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is FAU 1 over Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 30,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.