US Bridges

FAP 58 over Clinch River

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · Oak Ridge City Limits · Structure no. 73SR0580003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
655 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 58 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 58 over Clinch River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 14,152 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,678 by 2042. The structure is 655 ft (199.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 58
CrossesClinch River
LocationOak Ridge City Limits
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.90947, -84.39793
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length655 ft (199.7 m)
Longest span273 ft (83.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,152 (2021)
Projected traffic20,678 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 58 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP 58 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 58 over Clinch River carry?

About 14,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 58 over Clinch River?

The structure is 655 ft (199.7 m) long with a longest span of 273 ft (83.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 58 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.