US Bridges

FAP 58 over Tennessee River

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.5 S.W.Of Kingston · Structure no. 73SR0580001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 58 over Tennessee River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 10,295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,043 by 2042. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesFAP 58
CrossesTennessee River
Location1.5 S.W.Of Kingston
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.85645, -84.53322
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,275 ft (388.5 m)
Longest span430 ft (131 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,295 (2021)
Projected traffic15,043 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 FAP 58 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 58 over Tennessee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Tennessee River carry?

About 10,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.5 m) long with a longest span of 430 ft (131 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.