US Bridges

FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · At SR1 JCT in Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0360019

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,398
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 15,398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,880 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAU 36 Rmps
CrossesKinser Branch
LocationAt SR1 JCT in Kingsport
RouteState Highway 36
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56032, -82.56852
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,398 (2021)
Projected traffic16,880 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch 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 FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch carry?

About 15,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 36 Rmps over Kinser Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.