US Bridges

FAS 30 over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Tennessee · 3 Miles West of Archville · Structure no. 70SR0300005

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 30 over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 30 over Greasy Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 30
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location3 Miles West of Archville
RouteState Highway 30
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13553, -84.53715
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2021)
Projected traffic566 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 30 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 30 over Greasy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 30 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 30 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 30 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.