US Bridges

FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 13.14 Mi.East of SR-37 · Structure no. 82S23730019

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 44
CrossesSouth Fork Holston River
Location13.14 Mi.East of SR-37
RouteState Highway 44
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51595, -82.13635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2021)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAS 44 over South Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 44 over South Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.