US Bridges

FAS 326 over Young Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.17 Mi.N.Of SR001 · Structure no. 73SR0582003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 326 over Young Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 326 over Young 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 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 6,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,779 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 326
CrossesYoung Creek
Location1.17 Mi.N.Of SR001
RouteState Highway 326
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86995, -84.44552
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic6,008 (2021)
Projected traffic8,779 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 326 over Young Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 326 over Young 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 326 over Young Creek carry?

About 6,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 326 over Young Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 326 over Young Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.