FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek
GoodHancock County, Tennessee · 2.36 Mi.N. Jct. SR 33 · Structure no. 34SR0700003
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 70 over Blackwater 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 70 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.