US Bridges

FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1580045

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,018
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,018 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,784 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3788
CrossesSummit Hill DR / J.White
LocationDowntown Knoxville
RouteCity Street 3788
Coordinates35.96906, -83.91666
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,018 (2021)
Projected traffic17,784 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White carry?

About 9,018 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3788 over Summit Hill DR / J.White?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.