US Bridges

FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · In Bulls Gap · Structure no. 37SR0340005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
820 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 8,114 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,744 by 2040. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesSou Rwys & White Horn CR
LocationIn Bulls Gap
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.25538, -83.08469
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,114 (2021)
Projected traffic13,744 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR 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 FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR carry?

About 8,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Sou Rwys & White Horn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.