US Bridges

FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 4.7 M NW JCT SR75&SR34 · Structure no. 90S23860005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,089
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 353
CrossesLittle Limestone Creek
Location4.7 M NW JCT SR75&SR34
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates36.24907, -82.54414
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,089 (2021)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 353 over Little Limestone 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 353 over Little Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 353 over Little Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.