US Bridges

FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bristol · Structure no. 82M39210001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,538 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3921 731094W
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationIn Bristol
RouteCity Street 3921
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58887, -82.17688
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2021)
Projected traffic3,538 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway 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 3921 731094W over Southern Railway carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3921 731094W over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.