US Bridges

FAU 4558 over Short Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · Lowe Ave · Structure no. 710A9400001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,857
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4558 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4558 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 5 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 8,857 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,171 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4558
CrossesShort Creek
LocationLowe Ave
RouteCity Street 4558
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15686, -85.49905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,857 (2021)
Projected traffic14,171 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 4558 over Short Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 4558 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 4558 over Short Creek carry?

About 8,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4558 over Short Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 4558 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.