US Bridges

FAS 37 over Beaver Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.50 Mi. from Bluff City · Structure no. 82SR0370011

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 37 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 37 over Beaver Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,088 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 37
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.50 Mi. from Bluff City
RouteState Highway 394
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50773, -82.27216
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2021)
Projected traffic23,088 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 37 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAS 37 over Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 37 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 37 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 37 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.