US Bridges

FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1 M E of SR34 · Structure no. 82SR0370020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,328 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 37 Lf LN
CrossesNorfolk / Sou Rwy
Location1 M E of SR34
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44518, -82.27381
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2021)
Projected traffic17,328 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 37 Lf LN over Norfolk / Sou Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.