US Bridges

FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 MI from Miss Ave · Structure no. 47SR0620023

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 23,239 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,552 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 62
CrossesEast Fork Third Creek
Location1 MI from Miss Ave
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97035, -83.95555
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,239 (2021)
Projected traffic25,552 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$674,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 62 over East Fork Third 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek carry?

About 23,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAU 62 over East Fork Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.