US Bridges

FAS 116 over New River

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.West of Welch Camp · Structure no. 07SR1160001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 116 over New River in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesNew River
Location1.5 Mi.West of Welch Camp
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.21063, -84.32173
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic322 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 116 over New River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over New 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 116 over New River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over New River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.