US Bridges

FAS 341 over Long Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 1.16 M East of I81 · Structure no. 45S26260003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,414
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 341 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 341 over Long Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,523 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 341
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.16 M East of I81
RouteState Highway 341
Coordinates36.1015, -83.31817
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,414 (2021)
Projected traffic7,523 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 341 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 341 over Long 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 341 over Long Creek carry?

About 5,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 341 over Long Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 341 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.