US Bridges

FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .6 M N JCT SR34&SR358 · Structure no. 82SR0340019

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3913
CrossesEast Fork Beaver Creek
Location.6 M N JCT SR34&SR358
RouteCity Street 3913
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59417, -82.1864
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,627 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 3913 over East Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.