FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodMonroe County, Tennessee · In Sweetwater · Structure no. 62S24320001
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,508
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,264 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5394 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 2,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5394 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.