US Bridges

FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · At I181 - SR 354 JCT · Structure no. 90SR3540009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 14,361 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,859 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 354 Ramp
CrossesBoones Creek
LocationAt I181 - SR 354 JCT
RouteState Highway 354
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37657, -82.42692
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,361 (2021)
Projected traffic27,859 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 354 Ramp over Boones 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek carry?

About 14,361 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns FAS 354 Ramp over Boones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.