FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 3771

Carrying FAU 3771 over SECOND CREEK

AT I75-N OF SHARPS GAP, Knox, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 3771

The FAU 3771 bridge in Knox, Tennessee carries FAU 3771 over SECOND CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,982 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAU 3771 compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Tennessee bridges
588
Bridges in Knox · 3 in Poor condition
FAU 3771 32.4 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,982 vehicles/day
Structure Number
47L37710003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 3771 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAU 3771 against other structures in Knox and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 3771?

FAU 3771 in Knox, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 3771 inspected?

FAU 3771's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,982 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 3771 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 3771?

FAU 3771 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 3771?

FAU 3771 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 3771 and does age affect safety?

FAU 3771 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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