US Bridges

FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · In Dayton City Limits · Structure no. 72SR0292003

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 4,718 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,512 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 378
CrossesLittle Richland Creek
LocationIn Dayton City Limits
RouteState Highway 378
Coordinates35.50069, -85.00752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,718 (2021)
Projected traffic8,512 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FAS 378 over Little Richland 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 378 over Little Richland Creek carry?

About 4,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 378 over Little Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.