US Bridges

FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · West of SR 34 · Structure no. 30S24900011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 348 731296U
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationWest of SR 34
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18305, -82.97343
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2021)
Projected traffic4,760 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$554,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway 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 348 731296U over Southern Railway carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 348 731296U over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.