US Bridges

FAU 3528 over Short Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · E. Stevens ST · Structure no. 71035280001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,955
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3528 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3528 over Short Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,955 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,728 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3528
CrossesShort Creek
LocationE. Stevens ST
RouteCity Street 3528
Coordinates36.15626, -85.49872
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,955 (2021)
Projected traffic4,728 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3528 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3528 over Short 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3528 over Short Creek carry?

About 2,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3528 over Short Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3528 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.