US Bridges

FAS 331 over Flat Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 2 M E of Grainger CO LN · Structure no. 47E00190001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 331 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 331 over Flat Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,096 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 331
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2 M E of Grainger CO LN
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates36.15163, -83.75335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,368 (2021)
Projected traffic2,096 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 331 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 331 over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 331 over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 331 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 331 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.