US Bridges

FAU 4266 over Snake Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · In Lewisburg · Structure no. 59042660001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4266 over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4266 over Snake Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4266
CrossesSnake Creek
LocationIn Lewisburg
RouteCity Street 4266
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43114, -86.74466
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4266 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4266 over Snake 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 4266 over Snake Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4266 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4266 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.