US Bridges

FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · NE of Tazewell · Structure no. 13023530003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,086 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 345
CrossesCedar Fork Creek
LocationNE of Tazewell
RouteState Highway 345
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49841, -83.50555
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2021)
Projected traffic2,086 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$124,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 345 over Cedar Fork 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 Cedar Fork Creek carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 345 over Cedar Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.