US Bridges

FAS 361 over Dry Creek

Good

Carter County, Tennessee · In Three Mts · Structure no. 10SR3610001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 361 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 361 over Dry Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,326 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 361
CrossesDry Creek
LocationIn Three Mts
RouteState Highway 361
Coordinates36.24752, -82.26365
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2021)
Projected traffic2,326 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 361 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 361 over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 361 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 361 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAS 361 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.