US Bridges

FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Near Mount Carmel · Structure no. 37005680003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,153
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,258 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 346 730147P
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationNear Mount Carmel
RouteState Highway 346
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58737, -82.63793
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2021)
Projected traffic5,258 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway carry?

About 3,153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 346 730147P over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.