US Bridges

FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI JCT SR10&SR268 · Structure no. 750A2740001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,107
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,184 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3366
CrossesBushman Creek
Location2.8 MI JCT SR10&SR268
RouteCity Street 3366
Coordinates35.88412, -86.34483
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,107 (2021)
Projected traffic25,184 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3366 over Bushman Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3366 over Bushman 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek carry?

About 17,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3366 over Bushman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.