US Bridges

FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.2 M NW JCT SR36&SR93 · Structure no. 82M39050003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,759
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,752 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 3905
CrossesKendrick Creek
Location2.2 M NW JCT SR36&SR93
RouteCity Street 3905
Coordinates36.46818, -82.51755
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2021)
Projected traffic4,752 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3905 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3905 over Kendrick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.