FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · In Philadelphia · Structure no. 53S25070009
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,603
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,621 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 323 over Sweetwater 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 2,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 323 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.