US Bridges

FAP 92 over French Broad River

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .4 M W of Oak Grove · Structure no. 45SR0920005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,467 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,583
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 92 over French Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 92 over French Broad River in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,733 by 2042. The structure is 1,467 ft (447.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 92
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.4 M W of Oak Grove
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01017, -83.4117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,467 ft (447.1 m)
Longest span333 ft (101.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,583 (2021)
Projected traffic5,733 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 92 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 92 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 92 over French Broad River carry?

About 3,583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 92 over French Broad River?

The structure is 1,467 ft (447.1 m) long with a longest span of 333 ft (101.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 92 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.