US Bridges

FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 0.8 Mi. W. of SR 2 · Structure no. 06011600005

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,061 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 308
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. of SR 2
RouteState Highway 308
Coordinates35.28395, -84.8007
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,413 (2021)
Projected traffic9,061 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 308 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 308 over South Mouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 6,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 308 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.