US Bridges

FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · In Oak Ridge · Structure no. 73036890001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,952
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,422 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 3689 791091B
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationIn Oak Ridge
RouteCity Street 3689
Coordinates35.9373, -84.55287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,952 (2021)
Projected traffic3,422 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3689 791091B over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.