US Bridges

FAP 9 over Clinch River

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.38 Mi.S. Jct.Fas 2572 · Structure no. 01SR0090015

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,136 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 9 over Clinch River in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 19,085 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,536 by 2042. The structure is 1,136 ft (346.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesClinch River
Location0.38 Mi.S. Jct.Fas 2572
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09544, -84.13437
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,136 ft (346.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,085 (2021)
Projected traffic30,536 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$47.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Clinch River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Clinch River carry?

About 19,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Clinch River?

The structure is 1,136 ft (346.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.