US Bridges

FAP 93 over Holston River

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .64 Mi.Se.Of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0930015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,098
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 93 over Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, 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 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 20,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,747 by 2041. The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 93
CrossesHolston River
Location.64 Mi.Se.Of Kingsport
RouteState Highway 93
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51126, -82.53717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,098 (2021)
Projected traffic29,747 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over Holston River built?

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

What condition is FAP 93 over Holston River 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 FAP 93 over Holston River carry?

About 20,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Holston River?

The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.