US Bridges

FAP 137 over SR 36

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near Virginia St. Line · Structure no. 82SR0360017

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 137 over SR 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 137 over SR 36 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 12,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,224 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 137
CrossesSR 36
LocationNear Virginia St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59027, -82.57173
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,904 (2021)
Projected traffic20,224 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 137 over SR 36 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 137 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 137 over SR 36 carry?

About 12,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 137 over SR 36?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 137 over SR 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.