US Bridges

FAS 340 over Clear Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · .8 M SE of Parrottsville · Structure no. 15S24860001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 340 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 340 over Clear Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 340
CrossesClear Creek
Location.8 M SE of Parrottsville
RouteState Highway 340
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00747, -83.09061
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic1,707 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 340 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 340 over Clear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 340 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 340 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 340 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.