FAS 363 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · 2.7 M SW of SR92 · Structure no. 45S25620001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 363 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 363 over Indian Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2042. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 22 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 363 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 363 over Indian 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 363 over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 363 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 363 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.