US Bridges

FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.S-East of Athens · Structure no. 54SR0300017

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,694
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location2.2 Mi.S-East of Athens
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.38804, -84.56454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,694 (2021)
Projected traffic14,320 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Chestuee 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 8,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.