Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes
FairRoane County, Tennessee · Kingston Fossil Plant · Structure no. 730B2000001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Ash Sluice Pipes?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.