US Bridges

FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1/2 Mi. of Church Hill · Structure no. 37005680007

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

About this bridge

FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad 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 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 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 243954T
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1/2 Mi. of Church Hill
RouteState Highway 346
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58752, -82.63357
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2021)
Projected traffic5,258 by 2042
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 243954T over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad 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 243954T over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 346 243954T over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.