FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1.3 M NW of SR107 · Structure no. 15SR0090023
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 630 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 97 years old, older 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw 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 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw carry?
About 1,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw?
The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 9 730335E over French Broad Rv & Sou Rw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.