US Bridges

FAS 30 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 1 Mile West of Archville · Structure no. 70SR0300007

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 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.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 30
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location1 Mile West of Archville
RouteState Highway 30
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1342, -84.53748
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 30 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.