US Bridges

FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0200011

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,543
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 9,543 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,624 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3042
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteCity Street 3042
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62606, -88.83897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,543 (2021)
Projected traffic14,624 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$383,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3042 over Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 9,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3042 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.