US Bridges

FAS 298 over Little Obed River

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.North of SR 28 · Structure no. 18S42520001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 298 over Little Obed River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 298 over Little Obed River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 298
CrossesLittle Obed River
Location1 Mi.North of SR 28
RouteState Highway 298
Coordinates35.97095, -85.01683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,531 (2021)
Projected traffic9,662 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 298 over Little Obed River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FAS 298 over Little Obed River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 298 over Little Obed River carry?

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

How long is FAS 298 over Little Obed River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 298 over Little Obed River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.