FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 340

Carrying FAS 340 over LITTLE CHUCKY CREEK

.4 M SW OF COCKE CO LN, Greene, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 340

The FAS 340 bridge in Greene, Tennessee carries FAS 340 over LITTLE CHUCKY CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 613 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAS 340 compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Tennessee bridges
306
Bridges in Greene · 5 in Poor condition
FAS 340 25.6 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.2
Serviceability /30
15.2
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
613 vehicles/day
Structure Number
30S23580003

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

FAS 340 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAS 340 against other structures in Greene and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 340?

FAS 340 in Greene, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 340 inspected?

FAS 340's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 613 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 340 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 340?

FAS 340 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 340?

FAS 340 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 340 and does age affect safety?

FAS 340 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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