US Bridges

FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82M39010001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,861
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 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 3901
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3901
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56055, -82.55199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,861 (2021)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3901 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 3901 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 5,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.