US Bridges

FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .7 M NW JCT of SR32&SR160 · Structure no. 32SR1600019

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,039
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 19,039 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,664 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 160
CrossesSR 343 & Branch
Location.7 M NW JCT of SR32&SR160
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates36.19311, -83.27917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,039 (2021)
Projected traffic31,664 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch 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 160 over SR 343 & Branch carry?

About 19,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 160 over SR 343 & Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.