US Bridges

FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In Morristown · Structure no. 32FA0620001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,280 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34 731368V
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationIn Morristown
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2042, -83.31863
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,726 (2021)
Projected traffic31,280 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway carry?

About 16,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 731368V over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.