US Bridges

FAS 327 over Davidson Creek

FairPosted for load

Roane County, Tennessee · .83 Mi.Nw.Of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 73S26090003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 327 over Davidson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 327 over Davidson Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 327
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location.83 Mi.Nw.Of Oak Ridge
RouteState Highway 327
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95995, -84.40155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2021)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 327 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 327 over Davidson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 327 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 327 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 327 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.