US Bridges

FAS 1 over Shanty Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 4.83 Mi.S.Of Kingston · Structure no. 73SR0010003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Shanty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 over Shanty Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 11,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,051 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 1
CrossesShanty Creek
Location4.83 Mi.S.Of Kingston
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.86663, -84.59455
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic11,443 (2021)
Projected traffic19,051 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1 over Shanty Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 over Shanty 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 1 over Shanty Creek carry?

About 11,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Shanty Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1 over Shanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.