US Bridges

FAS 340 over Nolichucky River

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .5 M SW of Cocke CO LN · Structure no. 30S24860001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 340 over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 340 over Nolichucky River 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 340
CrossesNolichucky River
Location.5 M SW of Cocke CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 340
Coordinates36.09673, -83.05135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2021)
Projected traffic610 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 340 over Nolichucky River built?

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

What condition is FAS 340 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 340 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 340 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 340 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.