US Bridges

FAS 315 over Spring Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 1.26 Mi.N.Of Polk Co. · Structure no. 62S25180001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 315 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 315 over Spring Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 315
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.26 Mi.N.Of Polk Co.
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates35.27167, -84.41644
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2021)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2042
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 315 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 315 over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 315 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 315 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 315 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.