US Bridges

FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · W. of Ss RR & Downtown · Structure no. 54036760005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3676
CrossesSokey Branch
LocationW. of Ss RR & Downtown
RouteCity Street 3676
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44512, -84.58131
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAU 3676 over Sokey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.