US Bridges

FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34

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Knox County, Tennessee · 2.5 M E of Stringtown RD · Structure no. 47SR0090013

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34 is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 92 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,698 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesSR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34
Location2.5 M E of Stringtown RD
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02747, -83.73405
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,971 (2021)
Projected traffic7,698 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34 carry?

About 4,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over SR9-ASHEVILLE / SR 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.