US Bridges

FAS 1 over Clinch River

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 10 Mi.W.Of Kingston · Structure no. 73SR0010007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1 over Clinch River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 13,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,136 by 2042. The structure is 1,261 ft (384.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1
CrossesClinch River
Location10 Mi.W.Of Kingston
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.88863, -84.5278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,261 ft (384.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,210 (2021)
Projected traffic21,136 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 over Clinch River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1 over Clinch River carry?

About 13,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Clinch River?

The structure is 1,261 ft (384.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.