US Bridges

FAP 93 over SR 1

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.1 M N JCT SR93&SR126 · Structure no. 82SR0010012

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over SR 1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 93 over SR 1 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,538 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,208 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesSR 1
Location1.1 M N JCT SR93&SR126
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.54475, -82.50895
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,538 (2021)
Projected traffic48,208 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 over SR 1 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 93 over SR 1 carry?

About 25,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over SR 1?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.