US Bridges

FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · .5 MI W SR11 · Structure no. 740A7740001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,468
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3297
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location.5 MI W SR11
RouteCity Street 3297
Coordinates36.52083, -86.8865
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,468 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 3297 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 1,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3297 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.