US Bridges

FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2.6 Miles South of Etowah · Structure no. 54SR0300026

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,276
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,276 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,184 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30 347881A
CrossesSR-30 NB / CSX RR
Location2.6 Miles South of Etowah
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27763, -84.54642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,276 (2021)
Projected traffic10,184 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR 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 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR carry?

About 6,276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 347881A over SR-30 NB / CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.