US Bridges

FAU 3322 over Town Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · In Gallatin City Limits · Structure no. 83M33320001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,053
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3322 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3322 over Town Creek in Sumner 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 5 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 11,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3322
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Gallatin City Limits
RouteCity Street 3332
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38083, -86.45406
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,053 (2021)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3322 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 3322 over Town 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 3322 over Town Creek carry?

About 11,053 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3322 over Town Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3322 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.