US Bridges

FAS 351 over Camp Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.5 M S of Tusculum · Structure no. 30S23920009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,554
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 351 over Camp Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, 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 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 3,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,686 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 351
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.5 M S of Tusculum
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11868, -82.75688
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,554 (2021)
Projected traffic5,686 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$695,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 351 over Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 351 over Camp 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 Camp Creek carry?

About 3,554 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.