US Bridges

FAU 358 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bristole East of SR 34 · Structure no. 82SR3580003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 358 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 358 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,048 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 358
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationIn Bristole East of SR 34
RouteState Highway 358
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58375, -82.18508
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 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 traffic9,094 (2021)
Projected traffic16,048 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 358 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 358 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 358 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 9,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 358 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAU 358 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.