US Bridges

FAS 63 over Powell River

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 8 Miles from Tazewell · Structure no. 13S23530005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 63 over Powell River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 63 over Powell River in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 63
CrossesPowell River
Location8 Miles from Tazewell
RouteState Highway 63
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5355, -83.44704
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2021)
Projected traffic608 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 63 over Powell River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 63 over Powell 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 63 over Powell River carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 63 over Powell River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 63 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.