US Bridges

FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82M39020001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,946
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,181 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAU 3902
CrossesSluice of Holston River
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteCity Street 3902
Coordinates36.54138, -82.57405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,946 (2021)
Projected traffic10,181 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River carry?

About 4,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3902 over Sluice of Holston River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.