FAS 347 over North Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · Near New Hope · Structure no. 37S24630001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 649
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 347 over North Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 347 over North Fork Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,038 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 347 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 347 over North Fork 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 North Fork Creek carry?
About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 347 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 347 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.