US Bridges

I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI NW of SR 93 JCT · Structure no. 82I00260028

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,995 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI181 Rt LN
CrossesFAU 1360
Location0.4 MI NW of SR 93 JCT
RouteInterstate 26
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50667, -82.57
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,622 (2021)
Projected traffic40,995 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360 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 I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360 carry?

About 25,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I181 Rt LN over FAU 1360?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.