FAS 315 over Hiwassee River
FairPolk County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI FM SR30 · Structure no. 70S25180001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 715 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 315 over Hiwassee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 315 over Hiwassee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2042. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 348 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 315 over Hiwassee River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 315 over Hiwassee River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 315 over Hiwassee River carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 315 over Hiwassee River?
The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 348 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 315 over Hiwassee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.