US Bridges

FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 9th Ave near G St-Smyrna · Structure no. 75M33770001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
909
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,454 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 3377
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location9th Ave near G St-Smyrna
RouteCity Street 3377
Coordinates36.00647, -86.49955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2021)
Projected traffic1,454 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3377 over Stewarts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3377 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.