US Bridges

FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82L38870001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,588
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 9,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,443 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3887
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3887
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55703, -82.55981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,588 (2021)
Projected traffic14,443 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$872,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3887 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 3887 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 9,588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3887 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.