FAU 355 over Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · .66 Mi.S.Of SR001 · Structure no. 82SR0932003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,249
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 355 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 355 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,998 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 355 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 355 over Reedy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 355 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 6,249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 355 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 355 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.