FAS 9 over French Broad River
FairJefferson County, Tennessee · .5 M Wolf Oak Grove · Structure no. 45SR0090015
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,543 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,829
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 9 over French Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 9 over French Broad River in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,726 by 2042. The structure is 2,543 ft (775 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAS 9 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 9 over French Broad River 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 FAS 9 over French Broad River carry?
About 4,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 9 over French Broad River?
The structure is 2,543 ft (775 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 9 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.