US Bridges

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .3 M N of Sou RR · Structure no. 45SR0340003

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Beaver Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 71 years old, older 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 14,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,923 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.3 M N of Sou RR
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.07645, -83.62679
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,969 (2021)
Projected traffic25,923 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 34 over Beaver Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 14,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.