FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek
FairWashington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 900B0080001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3985 over Little Limestone 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 3985 over Little Limestone Creek carry?
About 1,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3985 over Little Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.