US Bridges

FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd.

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near Bluff City · Structure no. 82SR0340002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
714 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,326
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd. in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,326 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,760 by 2041. The structure is 714 ft (217.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesHolston River & Co. Rd.
LocationNear Bluff City
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.46905, -82.2844
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length714 ft (217.5 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,326 (2021)
Projected traffic33,760 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd. 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 FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd. carry?

About 22,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd.?

The structure is 714 ft (217.5 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Holston River & Co. Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.