US Bridges

FAS 306 over Greasy Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · Near Cleveland · Structure no. 06011870007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 306 over Greasy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 306 over Greasy Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,997 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 306
CrossesGreasy Creek
LocationNear Cleveland
RouteState Highway 306
Coordinates35.23803, -84.8865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,468 (2021)
Projected traffic5,997 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 306 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 306 over Greasy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 306 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 3,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 306 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAS 306 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.