US Bridges

FAS 354 over Boones Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · W of Johnson City-S OF181 · Structure no. 90SR3540011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 354 over Boones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 354 over Boones Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 354
CrossesBoones Creek
LocationW of Johnson City-S OF181
RouteState Highway 354
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35075, -82.44511
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,623 (2021)
Projected traffic12,989 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 354 over Boones Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 354 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 over Boones Creek carry?

About 8,623 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 354 over Boones Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAS 354 over Boones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.