US Bridges

FAS 66 over SR 1

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SE of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over SR 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 66 over SR 1 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 66
CrossesSR 1
Location1.7 M SE of Rogersville
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates36.40085, -83.02187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 66 over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 over SR 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 66 over SR 1 carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over SR 1?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.