FAS 357 over I81
FairPosted for loadSullivan County, Tennessee · 4 MI NE JCT SR36&I81 · Structure no. 82I00810021
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,416
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 357 over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 357 over I81 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,466 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 357 over I81 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 357 over I81 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 FAS 357 over I81 carry?
About 8,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 357 over I81?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 357 over I81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.