US Bridges

FAU 3313 over Norris Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · Fayetteville City Limits · Structure no. 52M33130001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,311
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3313 over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3313 over Norris Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,298 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3313
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationFayetteville City Limits
RouteCity Street 3313
Coordinates35.14995, -86.56382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2021)
Projected traffic5,298 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3313 over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3313 over Norris Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3313 over Norris Creek carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3313 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3313 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.