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FAS 302 over Town Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · Spring City Limits · Structure no. 72F00170001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,799
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 302 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 302 over Town Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 1,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,768 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 302
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSpring City Limits
RouteState Highway 302
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69023, -84.85689
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,799 (2021)
Projected traffic2,768 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 302 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 302 over Town 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 302 over Town Creek carry?

About 1,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 302 over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 302 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.