US Bridges

FAS 136 over Roaring River

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. S. of Hilham · Structure no. 67SR1360003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Roaring River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 136 over Roaring River in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesFAS 136
CrossesRoaring River
Location5 Mi. S. of Hilham
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates36.34205, -85.42522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2021)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 136 over Roaring River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAS 136 over Roaring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Roaring River carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Roaring River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Roaring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.