US Bridges

FAS 312 over Penny Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.89 Mi. S of SR-60 Jct. · Structure no. 33S42690005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 312 over Penny Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 312 over Penny Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 312
CrossesPenny Creek
Location1.89 Mi. S of SR-60 Jct.
RouteState Highway 312
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33187, -85.0102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2021)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 312 over Penny Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 312 over Penny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 312 over Penny Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 312 over Penny Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 312 over Penny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.