US Bridges

FAU 4703 over Martin Creek

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · City of Erwin · Structure no. 86047030001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,868
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4703 over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4703 over Martin Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAU 4703
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationCity of Erwin
RouteCity Street 4703
Coordinates36.13278, -82.42258
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,868 (2021)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4703 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4703 over Martin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4703 over Martin Creek carry?

About 1,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4703 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4703 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.