US Bridges

FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82L38860003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,873
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,873 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3886
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3886
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55643, -82.56545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,873 (2021)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3886 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 3886 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 3,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3886 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.