US Bridges

FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.4 M. 0F Hawkins Co. · Structure no. 82026540001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,243 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 347
CrossesWalker Fork Creek
Location2.4 M. 0F Hawkins Co.
RouteState Highway 347
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46885, -82.63689
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,243 (2021)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$149,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAS 347 over Walker Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek carry?

About 2,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 347 over Walker Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.