US Bridges

FAU 3982 over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · S Off I181-IN Johnson Cty · Structure no. 900A6770001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,654
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3982 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 3982 over Brush Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 3982
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationS Off I181-IN Johnson Cty
RouteCity Street 3982
Coordinates36.32152, -82.34948
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2021)
Projected traffic2,646 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 3982 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3982 over Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3982 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3982 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3982 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.