US Bridges

FAU 3708 over Town Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · Mcgee Blvd · Structure no. 53037080001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,337
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3708 over Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAU 3708 over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,739 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3708
CrossesTown Creek
LocationMcgee Blvd
RouteCity Street 3708
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7973, -84.26769
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2021)
Projected traffic3,739 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3708 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3708 over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3708 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3708 over Town Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAU 3708 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.