US Bridges

FAS 322 over Fork Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · Near Sweetwater · Structure no. 62S24320003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 322 over Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 322 over Fork Creek in Monroe 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 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,278 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 322
CrossesFork Creek
LocationNear Sweetwater
RouteState Highway 322
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60117, -84.37898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2021)
Projected traffic5,278 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$616,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 322 over Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 322 over Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 322 over Fork Creek carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 322 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 322 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.