US Bridges

FAS 350 over Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 6 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 30SR3500005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,414
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 350 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 350 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 4,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,312 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 350
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6 MI S of Greenville
RouteState Highway 350
Coordinates36.13188, -82.81168
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,414 (2021)
Projected traffic7,312 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 350 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 350 over Richland 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 350 over Richland Creek carry?

About 4,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 350 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 350 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.