US Bridges

FAP 93 over SR 36

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0360009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over SR 36 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 93 over SR 36 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 23,944 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,248 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 93
CrossesSR 36
LocationIn Kingsport City Limits
RouteState Highway 93
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51765, -82.51913
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,944 (2021)
Projected traffic35,248 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$982,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over SR 36 built?

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

What condition is FAP 93 over SR 36 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over SR 36 carry?

About 23,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over SR 36?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over SR 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.