US Bridges

FAU 2978 over Grove Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · In Union City · Structure no. 66M29780001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,688
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2978 over Grove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 2978 over Grove Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2978
CrossesGrove Creek
LocationIn Union City
RouteCity Street 2978
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4235, -89.02672
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2978 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2978 over Grove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2978 over Grove Creek carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2978 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2978 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.