US Bridges

FAU 381 over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · 1 MI from E Tn State Univ · Structure no. 90SR3810001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,096
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 381 over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 381 over Brush Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 32,096 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,926 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 381
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1 MI from E Tn State Univ
RouteState Highway 381
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30207, -82.38243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,096 (2021)
Projected traffic42,926 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 381 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 381 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 381 over Brush Creek carry?

About 32,096 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 381 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FAU 381 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.