FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · On CO LN · Structure no. 37SR0010037
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 592 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,414
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27,414 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,862 by 2042. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River carry?
About 27,414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River?
The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 1 over North Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.