Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace
GoodSullivan County, Tennessee · S Holston Dam Powerhouse · Structure no. 82013800005
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over S Holston Dam Tailrace?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.