US Bridges

FAS 308 over Candies Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · .4 Mi. N. of Hopewll · Structure no. 06S11600001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 308 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 308 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 308
CrossesCandies Creek
Location.4 Mi. N. of Hopewll
RouteState Highway 308
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30992, -84.84752
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2021)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 308 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 308 over Candies 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 Candies Creek carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 308 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 308 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.