US Bridges

FAU 4237 over Knob Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI NE JCT SR34&SR354 · Structure no. 90042370003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4237 over Knob Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4237 over Knob Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 4237
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.5 MI NE JCT SR34&SR354
RouteCity Street 4237
Coordinates36.30277, -82.46472
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2021)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 4237 over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4237 over Knob 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 4237 over Knob Creek carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4237 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4237 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.