US Bridges

FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.Sw. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR0340013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,362 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,424 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesNfa 1378 Ramp
Location1 Mi.Sw. of Bristol
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55663, -82.21667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,362 (2021)
Projected traffic29,424 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$751,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp 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 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp carry?

About 16,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Nfa 1378 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.