US Bridges

FAP 34 Rl over SR 70

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · In Greeneville · Structure no. 30SR0340009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,199
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 Rl over SR 70 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 Rl over SR 70 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 19,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,718 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 34 Rl
CrossesSR 70
LocationIn Greeneville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.17085, -82.85878
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,199 (2021)
Projected traffic30,718 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 Rl over SR 70 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 Rl over SR 70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 Rl over SR 70 carry?

About 19,199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 Rl over SR 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 Rl over SR 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.