US Bridges

FAS 338 over Millican Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · East of SR 66 · Structure no. 78024430001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 338 over Millican Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 338 over Millican Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,341 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFAS 338
CrossesMillican Creek
LocationEast of SR 66
RouteState Highway 338
Coordinates35.92748, -83.54292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,193 (2021)
Projected traffic7,341 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$208,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 338 over Millican Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 338 over Millican 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 338 over Millican Creek carry?

About 5,193 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 338 over Millican Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 338 over Millican Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.