US Bridges

FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · At Court House-Johnson Cy · Structure no. 90013590003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,068
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,909 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 1359
CrossesLittle Limestone Creek
LocationAt Court House-Johnson Cy
RouteCity Street 1359
Coordinates36.29415, -82.4718
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2021)
Projected traffic4,909 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1359 over Little Limestone 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1359 over Little Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.