US Bridges

FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Loudon County, Tennessee · Kingston Ave-Lenoir City. · Structure no. 53F00050001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,244
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1247 (sa 5320)
CrossesTown Creek
LocationKingston Ave-Lenoir City.
RouteCity Street 1247
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80762, -84.28199
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,244 (2021)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek carry?

About 6,244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1247 (sa 5320) over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.