US Bridges

FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · In Athens City Limits · Structure no. 54M36740001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,585
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek 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 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,878 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3674
CrossesOostanaula Creek
LocationIn Athens City Limits
RouteCity Street 3674
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.46279, -84.56936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2021)
Projected traffic3,878 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3674 over Oostanaula 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3674 over Oostanaula Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.