US Bridges

FAS 312 over Candies Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.West of Cleveland · Structure no. 06S43080005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Candies Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 312 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,322 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,674 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 312
CrossesCandies Creek
Location1.1 Mi.West of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 312
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1731, -84.90939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,322 (2021)
Projected traffic11,674 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 312 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 over Candies 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 312 over Candies Creek carry?

About 7,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 312 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 312 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.