US Bridges

FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.E.Of Jones Cr. · Structure no. 78S24190003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,069
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Sevier 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 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 2,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 339
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
Location1.7 Mi.E.Of Jones Cr.
RouteState Highway 339
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83022, -83.29878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,069 (2021)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$230,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 2,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 339 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.