FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263
GoodCarter County, Tennessee · 2.2 M E of Elizbethton · Structure no. 10SR0370025
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263 in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,288 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,790 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263 carry?
About 10,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 400 over Watauga River & 04263?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.