US Bridges

FAU 4792 over SR 93

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .7 M SE JCT SR1&SR93 · Structure no. 82SR0930027

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4792 over SR 93 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4792 over SR 93 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,995 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4792
CrossesSR 93
Location.7 M SE JCT SR1&SR93
RouteCounty Highway 4792
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53587, -82.50415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2021)
Projected traffic6,995 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 4792 over SR 93 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAU 4792 over SR 93 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 FAU 4792 over SR 93 carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4792 over SR 93?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4792 over SR 93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.