US Bridges

FAP 34 over SR 394

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bluff City · Structure no. 82SR0340027

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over SR 394 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 over SR 394 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 20,363 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,304 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesSR 394
LocationIn Bluff City
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50429, -82.26633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,363 (2021)
Projected traffic28,304 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over SR 394 built?

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

What condition is FAP 34 over SR 394 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 SR 394 carry?

About 20,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over SR 394?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over SR 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.