US Bridges

FAS 30 over Clear Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 3 Miles Sw.Of Archville · Structure no. 70SR0300009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 30 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 30 over Clear Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 30
CrossesClear Creek
Location3 Miles Sw.Of Archville
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.12032, -84.56831
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 30 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 30 over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 30 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 30 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 30 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.