Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · S Holston Dam Spillway · Structure no. 82013800003
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).
Who owns Access Road over S Holston Dam Spillway?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.