US Bridges

FAP 34 over Paperville Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · New Section · Structure no. 82SR0340029

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Paperville Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Paperville Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,883 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesPaperville Creek
LocationNew Section
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54249, -82.13606
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,431 (2021)
Projected traffic8,883 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$691,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Paperville Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Paperville 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 Paperville Creek carry?

About 5,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Paperville Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAP 34 over Paperville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.