US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0010003

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,837
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 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 28,837 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,224 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 36 & a Branch
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55922, -82.56834
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,837 (2021)
Projected traffic52,224 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch carry?

About 28,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 36 & a Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.