US Bridges

FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .7 MI NE of SR 36 · Structure no. 90044300001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,501
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,002 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 4430
CrossesCarroll Creek
Location.7 MI NE of SR 36
RouteCity Street 4430
Coordinates36.3841, -82.39848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,501 (2021)
Projected traffic12,002 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4430 over Carroll Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4430 over Carroll 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek carry?

About 7,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4430 over Carroll Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.