US Bridges

FAS 360 over Tellico River

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · .57 Mi.S. of SR 33 · Structure no. 62E00010001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 360 over Tellico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 360 over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,762 by 2042. The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 360
CrossesTellico River
Location.57 Mi.S. of SR 33
RouteState Highway 360
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58782, -84.22715
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length549 ft (167.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2021)
Projected traffic4,762 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 360 over Tellico River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAS 360 over Tellico River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 360 over Tellico River carry?

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 360 over Tellico River?

The structure is 549 ft (167.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 360 over Tellico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.