US Bridges

FAS 308 over I75

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · Near Cleveland Tennessee · Structure no. 06I00750025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 308 over I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 308 over I75 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,694 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 308
CrossesI75
LocationNear Cleveland Tennessee
RouteState Highway 308
Coordinates35.28897, -84.81575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2021)
Projected traffic3,694 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 308 over I75 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 308 over I75 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 308 over I75 carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 308 over I75?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 308 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.