US Bridges

FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · N. Jct. SR 30 & SR 39 · Structure no. 54SR0300015

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,309
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 17,309 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,790 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30
CrossesOostanaula Creek
LocationN. Jct. SR 30 & SR 39
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43383, -84.58466
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,309 (2021)
Projected traffic36,790 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Oostanaula 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek carry?

About 17,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Oostanaula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.