FAU 2896 over Town Creek
GoodTipton County, Tennessee · In Covington · Structure no. 84028690001
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,765
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 2896 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2896 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 2896 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 2896 over Town 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 2896 over Town Creek carry?
About 3,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 2896 over Town Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 2896 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.