US Bridges

FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · Near Realiance · Structure no. 70SR0300015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 30
CrossesTieskee Creek
LocationNear Realiance
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.20085, -84.51157
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 30 over Tieskee 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 Tieskee Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 30 over Tieskee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.