US Bridges

FAP 62 over Clinch River

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · In City of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 01SR0620001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
804 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 62 over Clinch River in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 48,147 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,293 by 2042. The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesClinch River
LocationIn City of Oak Ridge
RouteState Highway 62
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99168, -84.19611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length804 ft (245.1 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,147 (2021)
Projected traffic61,293 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Clinch River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over Clinch River carry?

About 48,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Clinch River?

The structure is 804 ft (245.1 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.