US Bridges

FAU 3312 over Norris Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · Fayetteville City Limits · Structure no. 52033120001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3312 over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3312 over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3312
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationFayetteville City Limits
RouteCity Street 3312
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15389, -86.55525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3312 over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3312 over Norris 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 3312 over Norris Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3312 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3312 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.