US Bridges

FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Anderson Street · Structure no. 82SR0340033

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,105 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,424 by 2041. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBeecham 2nd 3rd & RR
LocationAnderson Street
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates36.59208, -82.18067
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,815 (2021)
Projected traffic11,424 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR carry?

About 7,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Beecham 2nd 3rd & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.