US Bridges

FAU 36 over Reedy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0360013

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 36 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 36 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,142 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 36
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationIn Kingsport City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55247, -82.56903
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,839 (2021)
Projected traffic22,142 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 36 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 36 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 13,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 36 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 36 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.