US Bridges

FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · North of Greeneville · Structure no. 30SR1720001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,811
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 172
CrossesRoaring Fork Creek
LocationNorth of Greeneville
RouteState Highway 172
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21603, -82.83299
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,811 (2021)
Projected traffic9,298 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$515,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAS 172 over Roaring Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek carry?

About 5,811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 172 over Roaring Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.