US Bridges

FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Rock Springs Rd-S of SR36 · Structure no. 820B3140001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,724
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,774 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3894
CrossesKendrick Creek
LocationRock Springs Rd-S of SR36
RouteCity Street 3894
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49672, -82.5131
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,724 (2021)
Projected traffic6,774 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3894 over Kendrick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek carry?

About 4,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3894 over Kendrick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.