US Bridges

FAP 30 over Washington Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 10 M NE of Dayton · Structure no. 72SR0300011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,793
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Washington Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 30 over Washington Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,793 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,312 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesWashington Creek
Location10 M NE of Dayton
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.53217, -84.91036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,793 (2021)
Projected traffic9,312 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Washington 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 FAP 30 over Washington Creek carry?

About 5,793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Washington Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.