FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek
FairPosted for loadRhea County, Tennessee · 1.1 NW of SR29 · Structure no. 720A1430001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,449
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4199 over Little Richland 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek carry?
About 4,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4199 over Little Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.