US Bridges

FAS 338 over French Broad River

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · West of Douglas Lake · Structure no. 78024430003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
789 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,193
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 338 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 338 over French Broad River in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,309 by 2042. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 338
CrossesFrench Broad River
LocationWest of Douglas Lake
RouteState Highway 338
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95702, -83.54601
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length789 ft (240.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,193 (2021)
Projected traffic8,309 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 338 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 338 over French Broad River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 338 over French Broad River carry?

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

How long is FAS 338 over French Broad River?

The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 338 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.