US Bridges

FAS 332 over Turkey Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Near Ft Loudon Lake · Structure no. 47SR3320001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 332 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 332 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,419 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 332
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNear Ft Loudon Lake
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates35.87847, -84.15773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,387 (2021)
Projected traffic21,419 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 332 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 332 over Turkey 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 332 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 13,387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 332 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAS 332 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.