FAU 36 over Knob Creek
GoodWashington County, Tennessee · .4 M NW JCT SR34&SR36 · Structure no. 90SR0360005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 36 over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 36 over Knob Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,403 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 36 over Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FAU 36 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 36 over Knob Creek carry?
About 15,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 36 over Knob Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 36 over Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.