US Bridges

FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Nw.Of Washington Co. · Structure no. 82SR0360003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 33,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,888 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 36 243996E
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3 Mi.Nw.Of Washington Co.
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4791, -82.49406
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,740 (2021)
Projected traffic45,888 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 33,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 36 243996E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.