US Bridges

FAU 327 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · In Oak Ridge City Limits · Structure no. 73E00230005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 327 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 327 over Poplar Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,373 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 327
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationIn Oak Ridge City Limits
RouteState Highway 327
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9419, -84.39087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2021)
Projected traffic5,373 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 327 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 327 over Poplar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 327 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 327 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 327 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.