FAS 303 over Sale Creek
FairRhea County, Tennessee · In Graysville City Limits · Structure no. 72S43750001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 303 over Sale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 303 over Sale Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,872 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 303 over Sale Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 303 over Sale 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 303 over Sale Creek carry?
About 2,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 303 over Sale Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 303 over Sale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.