US Bridges

FAS 345 over Russell Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · In Tazewell · Structure no. 13005061001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 345 over Russell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 345 over Russell Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 3,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,989 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 345
CrossesRussell Creek
LocationIn Tazewell
RouteState Highway 345
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4622, -83.5606
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,743 (2021)
Projected traffic5,989 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 345 over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 345 over Russell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 345 over Russell Creek carry?

About 3,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 345 over Russell Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAS 345 over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.