US Bridges

FAS 354 over Knob Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI NE JCT SR34&SR354 · Structure no. 90SR3540013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,623
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 354 over Knob Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 354 over Knob Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 354
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.2 MI NE JCT SR34&SR354
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates36.3021, -82.46661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 354 over Knob 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 354 over Knob Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 354 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns FAS 354 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.