US Bridges

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3.2 M NE JCT SR34&SR37 · Structure no. 82SR0340009

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
146 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 20,245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,965 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 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
Location3.2 M NE JCT SR34&SR37
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54073, -82.235
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,245 (2021)
Projected traffic29,965 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Beaver Creek 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 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 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.