US Bridges

FAP 35 over Nolichucky River

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.1 M Cocke-Greene CO LN · Structure no. 30SR0350001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
681 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,548
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Nolichucky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,548 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,677 by 2042. The structure is 681 ft (207.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesNolichucky River
Location2.1 M Cocke-Greene CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0696, -82.967
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length681 ft (207.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,548 (2021)
Projected traffic5,677 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Nolichucky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 3,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 681 ft (207.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.