US Bridges

FAS 330 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 4MI.N.E.OF Oliver Springs · Structure no. 01S23950001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 330 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 330 over Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,888 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 330
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location4MI.N.E.OF Oliver Springs
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0474, -84.31416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2021)
Projected traffic3,888 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 330 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 330 over Poplar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 330 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 330 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 330 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.