US Bridges

FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1 M E JCT SR6&SR15 · Structure no. 50SR0150007

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,039
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 8,039 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,659 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesFAU 5694
CrossesMclean Creek
Location1 M E JCT SR6&SR15
RouteCity Street 5694
Coordinates35.23791, -87.30548
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,039 (2021)
Projected traffic14,659 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5694 over Mclean 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek carry?

About 8,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5694 over Mclean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.