US Bridges

FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW JCT I24 · Structure no. 75055250001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,803
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,290 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5525
CrossesPuckett Creek
Location1 MI SW JCT I24
RouteCity Street 5525
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85742, -86.46661
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,803 (2021)
Projected traffic18,290 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5525 over Puckett Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5525 over Puckett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek carry?

About 12,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5525 over Puckett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.