FAU 3905 over I181
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · Just NW of I81-I181 JCT · Structure no. 82I00260011
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,859
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3905 over I181 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAU 3905 over I181 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,574 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3905 over I181 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3905 over I181 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3905 over I181 carry?
About 2,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3905 over I181?
The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3905 over I181?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.