US Bridges

FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838)

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 1. M W of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0340003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,030
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838) in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 15,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3836
CrossesLiberty ST (fau 3838)
Location1. M W of Morristown
RouteCity Street 3836
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2218, -83.27832
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,030 (2021)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838) carry?

About 15,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3836 over Liberty ST (fau 3838)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.