US Bridges

FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · At Meigs CO Line · Structure no. 73S24710001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 304
CrossesBluegrass Creek
LocationAt Meigs CO Line
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates35.72852, -84.66648
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 304 over Bluegrass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 304 over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.