US Bridges

FAS 382 over Cardiff Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · S Off US 29-N of Rockwood · Structure no. 73SR3820001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 382 over Cardiff Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 382 over Cardiff Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 3,797 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,549 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 382
CrossesCardiff Creek
LocationS Off US 29-N of Rockwood
RouteState Highway 382
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88862, -84.61723
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,797 (2021)
Projected traffic5,549 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 382 over Cardiff Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 382 over Cardiff 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 382 over Cardiff Creek carry?

About 3,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 382 over Cardiff Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAS 382 over Cardiff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.