FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek
FairRhea County, Tennessee · 0.30 MI W of SR29 · Structure no. 720A5490001
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,808
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 4078 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 4078 over Little Richland Creek carry?
About 2,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 4078 over Little Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.