US Bridges

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Sw. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR0340007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 20,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,720 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3 Mi.Sw. of Bristol
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53522, -82.24333
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,245 (2021)
Projected traffic34,720 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 20,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.