US Bridges

FAP 137 over Nfa B903

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · North of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR1370034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 137 over Nfa B903 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 137 over Nfa B903 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,224 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 137
CrossesNfa B903
LocationNorth of Kingsport
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58435, -82.58102
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 137 over Nfa B903 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 137 over Nfa B903 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 FAP 137 over Nfa B903 carry?

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

How long is FAP 137 over Nfa B903?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 137 over Nfa B903?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.