US Bridges

FAS 353 over Nolichucky River

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Tennessee · .5 M NE JCT SR107&SR353 · Structure no. 90S23860001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
355 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 353 over Nolichucky River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 353 over Nolichucky River in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2042. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 353
CrossesNolichucky River
Location.5 M NE JCT SR107&SR353
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15567, -82.59055
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2021)
Projected traffic2,168 by 2042
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$932,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 353 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 353 over Nolichucky 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 353 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 353 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 353 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.