US Bridges

FAS 347 over Beech Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Btwn New Hope & Van Hill · Structure no. 37S24630003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 347 over Beech Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 347 over Beech 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 347
CrossesBeech Creek
LocationBtwn New Hope & Van Hill
RouteState Highway 347
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39477, -82.82775
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 347 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 347 over Beech Creek 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 347 over Beech Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 347 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 347 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.