US Bridges

FAU 4429 over Fall Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2+ M S of SR126 · Structure no. 82044290003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4429 over Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAU 4429 over Fall Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,392 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4429
CrossesFall Creek
Location2+ M S of SR126
RouteCity Street 4429
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52293, -82.4558
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2021)
Projected traffic6,392 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4429 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4429 over Fall 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 4429 over Fall Creek carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4429 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAU 4429 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.