US Bridges

FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · E of Bluff City · Structure no. 82S23730005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,928 by 2042. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 358
CrossesS.Fk.Holston R. City ST
LocationE of Bluff City
RouteState Highway 358
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48488, -82.20026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2021)
Projected traffic1,928 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 358 over S.Fk.Holston R. City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.