US Bridges

FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · City Lmts of Mcminnville · Structure no. 89011120001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,698
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,702 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 286
CrossesBig Hickory Creek
LocationCity Lmts of Mcminnville
RouteState Highway 286
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65777, -85.803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,698 (2021)
Projected traffic4,702 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 286 over Big Hickory 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek carry?

About 2,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 286 over Big Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.