US Bridges

FAS 350 over Nolichucky River

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · Near Greenville · Structure no. 30E00370001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 350 over Nolichucky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 350 over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2042. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 350
CrossesNolichucky River
LocationNear Greenville
RouteState Highway 350
Coordinates36.11692, -82.78093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,394 (2021)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 350 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 350 over Nolichucky River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 350 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 3,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 350 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 350 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.