FAS 347 over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · 0.2 M FM Mckinney RD · Structure no. 37S23670001
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,147
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 347 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 347 over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 347 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 347 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 347 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 347 over Big Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 347 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.