FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · Ft Robinson Dr-Kingsport · Structure no. 820A0700001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3899 over Br of Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.