FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276)

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Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.7 M S JCT SR1&SR93 · Structure no. 82SR0930020

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Good; inspected January 2025
Type: Tee Beam; Concrete Continuous
Length: 109 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 21,772; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276) in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,772 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,226 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 93

CrossesShipley Road (C276)

Location1.7 M S JCT SR1&SR93

RouteState Highway 93

CountySullivan County

StateTennessee

Coordinates36.52362, -82.51073

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating47.2 US tons

Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)

Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,772 (2021)

Projected traffic32,226 by 2041

Trucks6%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2021 estimate)

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276) 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 Shipley Road (C276) carry?

About 21,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Shipley Road (C276)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.