US Bridges

FAU 384 over Town Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1.4 M NE of SR3 · Structure no. 84M29000001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,823
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 384 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 384 over Town Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5,823 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,797 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 384
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.4 M NE of SR3
RouteCity Street 384
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57321, -89.63592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,823 (2021)
Projected traffic7,797 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$269,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 384 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 384 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 384 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 384 over Town Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 384 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.