FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport City Limits · Structure no. 82M39020003
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,946
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,914 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive carry?
About 4,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 3902 over Sluice S Fk Holston Rive?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.