US Bridges

FAP 95 over Clinch River

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 1 M FM Roane-Knox CO LN · Structure no. 53SR0950011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
544 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 95 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 95 over Clinch River in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,640 by 2042. The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 95
CrossesClinch River
Location1 M FM Roane-Knox CO LN
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88828, -84.32357
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length544 ft (165.9 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2021)
Projected traffic9,640 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 95 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 95 over Clinch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 95 over Clinch River carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 95 over Clinch River?

The structure is 544 ft (165.9 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 95 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.