FAP 9 over French Broad River
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1 M W of Bridgeport · Structure no. 15SR0090011
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 935 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,976
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 9 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 9 over French Broad River in Cocke 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 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 6,976 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,091 by 2041. The structure is 935 ft (285.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 9 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 9 over French Broad 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 9 over French Broad River carry?
About 6,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 9 over French Broad River?
The structure is 935 ft (285.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 9 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.