US Bridges

FAU 4354 over Town Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · In Lenoir City · Structure no. 530A1500001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4354 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4354 over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4354
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Lenoir City
RouteCity Street 4354
Coordinates35.80093, -84.27112
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2021)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 4354 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4354 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 4354 over Town Creek carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4354 over Town Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4354 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.