FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · .5 M SW of US11W&SR93 JCT · Structure no. 82038890002
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,573
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is FAU 3889 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 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 21,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3889 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.