US Bridges

FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · Btwn I81 & Greene Co. · Structure no. 32S23580005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 340 730279A
CrossesSou Rwy & Bent Creek
LocationBtwn I81 & Greene Co.
RouteState Highway 340
Coordinates36.18521, -83.16789
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2021)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 340 730279A over Sou Rwy & Bent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.