FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek
FairBledsoe County, Tennessee · Fall Creek Falls ST Park · Structure no. 04004180003
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 284 over Rockhouse 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns FAS 284 over Rockhouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.