US Bridges

FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82038890001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21,573
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 21,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,818 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 3889 Rt
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3889
Coordinates36.54388, -82.5191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,573 (2021)
Projected traffic31,818 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek carry?

About 21,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3889 Rt over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.