US Bridges

FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · E. of Tenn. River · Structure no. 61SR3050001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,643 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 305
CrossesLittle Sewee Creek
LocationE. of Tenn. River
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates35.59209, -84.67713
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2021)
Projected traffic5,643 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 305 over Little Sewee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 305 over Little Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.