FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · 3 M. N. Philadelphia. · Structure no. 53S25510001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater 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 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2353 (sa 5329) over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.