US Bridges

FAP 93 over SR 126

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0930021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over SR 126 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 93 over SR 126 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,772 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,808 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 93
CrossesSR 126
LocationIn Kingsport City Limits
RouteState Highway 93
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53018, -82.50455
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,772 (2021)
Projected traffic37,808 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$751,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over SR 126 built?

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

What condition is FAP 93 over SR 126 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over SR 126 carry?

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

How long is FAP 93 over SR 126?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over SR 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.