US Bridges

FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR

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Bradley County, Tennessee · In Charleston City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0020015

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
927 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,653 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,245 by 2042. The structure is 927 ft (282.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2 731613W
CrossesHiwassee River & Sou RR
LocationIn Charleston City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28987, -84.75705
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length927 ft (282.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,653 (2021)
Projected traffic12,245 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$23.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR carry?

About 7,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR?

The structure is 927 ft (282.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 731613W over Hiwassee River & Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.