US Bridges

FAS 302 over Clear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rhea County, Tennessee · 2.7 Mi.Ne.Old Washington · Structure no. 72S42680001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 302 over Clear Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 302 over Clear Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAS 302
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.7 Mi.Ne.Old Washington
RouteState Highway 302
Coordinates35.6138, -84.83392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 302 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FAS 302 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 302 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 302 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 302 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.