US Bridges

FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2.4 M E of Alcoa · Structure no. 05S25500007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 7,543 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,069 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 334 347601V
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.4 M E of Alcoa
RouteState Highway 334
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79338, -84.01337
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,543 (2021)
Projected traffic12,069 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$515,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 334 347601V over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.