US Bridges

FAP 137 over Nfa B833

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR1370030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 137 over Nfa B833 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 137 over Nfa B833 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 12,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,224 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 137
CrossesNfa B833
LocationIn Kingsport
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates36.58621, -82.58485
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,904 (2021)
Projected traffic20,224 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 137 over Nfa B833 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 137 over Nfa B833 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 137 over Nfa B833 carry?

About 12,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 137 over Nfa B833?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 137 over Nfa B833?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.