US Bridges

FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake

FairPosted for load

Grainger County, Tennessee · Near Mary Chapel · Structure no. 29E00040007

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
969 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,737
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,379 by 2042. The structure is 969 ft (295.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 375
CrossesGerman Cr. Cherokee Lake
LocationNear Mary Chapel
RouteState Highway 375
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3048, -83.3476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length969 ft (295.2 m)
Longest span282 ft (86 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,737 (2021)
Projected traffic4,379 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake carry?

About 2,737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake?

The structure is 969 ft (295.2 m) long with a longest span of 282 ft (86 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 375 over German Cr. Cherokee Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.