US Bridges

FAS 347 over Beech Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .3 M S of Miller RD · Structure no. 37S24630009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
407
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 1960, so it is 65 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 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 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
Location.3 M S of Miller RD
RouteState Highway 347
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39702, -82.78921
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2021)
Projected traffic592 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 347 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 347 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 347 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.