US Bridges

FAS 297 over Whistle Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Jellico Mt · Structure no. 07S23450011

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 297 over Whistle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 297 over Whistle Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 297
CrossesWhistle Creek
LocationIn Jellico Mt
RouteState Highway 297
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5462, -84.17249
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2021)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 297 over Whistle Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 297 over Whistle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 297 over Whistle Creek carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 297 over Whistle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 297 over Whistle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.