US Bridges

FAS 302 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.Ne.Of Washington · Structure no. 72S43790001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 302 over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 302 over Yellow Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 302
CrossesYellow Creek
Location6.5 Mi.Ne.Of Washington
RouteState Highway 302
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60586, -84.83923
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 302 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 302 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 302 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 302 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.