US Bridges

FAU 158 over Second Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .4 M NE of SR33 · Structure no. 47SR1580005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 158 over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 158 over Second Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 9,395 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,643 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 158
CrossesSecond Creek
Location.4 M NE of SR33
RouteState Highway 1
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95558, -83.92198
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,395 (2021)
Projected traffic20,643 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 158 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FAU 158 over Second 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 158 over Second Creek carry?

About 9,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 158 over Second Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 158 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.