US Bridges

FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0935001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 15,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,198 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 126
CrossesSluice of S. Holston Rv
LocationIn Kingsport City Limits
RouteState Highway 126
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52529, -82.55884
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,051 (2021)
Projected traffic21,198 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv carry?

About 15,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 126 over Sluice of S. Holston Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.