US Bridges

FAP 93 over FAU 3903

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.1 M NE JCT I181&SR93 · Structure no. 82SR0930014

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over FAU 3903 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 93 over FAU 3903 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 21,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,440 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesFAU 3903
Location1.1 M NE JCT I181&SR93
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.50789, -82.54685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,712 (2021)
Projected traffic41,440 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over FAU 3903 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 93 over FAU 3903 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over FAU 3903 carry?

About 21,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over FAU 3903?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over FAU 3903?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.