US Bridges

FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3.7 M NE JCT SR34&SR37 · Structure no. 82SR0340012

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 29,965 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 34 Lf LN
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.7 M NE JCT SR34&SR37
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.5468, -82.22833
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 Lf LN over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.