US Bridges

FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82M39010003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 3901
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3901
Coordinates36.554, -82.55002
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,861 (2021)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3901 over Reedy 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 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 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3901 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.