FAU 3889 RT
Carrying FAU 3889 RT over REEDY CREEK
IN KINGSPORT, Sullivan, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 3889 RT
The FAU 3889 RT bridge in Sullivan, Tennessee carries FAU 3889 RT over REEDY CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,573 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 3889 RT compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 61.0 m (200 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,573 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 82038890001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 3889 RT 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 3889 RT against other structures in Sullivan 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 3889 RT?
FAU 3889 RT in Sullivan, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 3889 RT inspected?
FAU 3889 RT'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 21,573 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 3889 RT is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 3889 RT?
FAU 3889 RT has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 3889 RT?
FAU 3889 RT is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is FAU 3889 RT and does age affect safety?
FAU 3889 RT was built in 1984, making it 42 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.
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