US Bridges

FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 0.4 Mi. N. of Nolichucky · Structure no. 30S23910005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,933 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 351
CrossesRheatown Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Nolichucky
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2095, -82.68743
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2021)
Projected traffic2,933 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 351 over Rheatown 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 over Rheatown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.