US Bridges

FAS 298 over I40

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .8 Mile N.Of Crossville · Structure no. 18I00400023

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 298 over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 298 over I40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,531 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,662 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 298
CrossesI40
Location.8 Mile N.Of Crossville
RouteState Highway 298
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98284, -85.01345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,531 (2021)
Projected traffic9,662 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 298 over I40 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 298 over I40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 298 over I40 carry?

About 6,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 298 over I40?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 298 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.