US Bridges

Nfa B906 over SR 137

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near SR36-N of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR1370035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B906 over SR 137 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B906 over SR 137 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B906
CrossesSR 137
LocationNear SR36-N of Kingsport
RouteCounty Highway 906
Coordinates36.58618, -82.57787
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfa B906 over SR 137 built?

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

What condition is Nfa B906 over SR 137 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 Nfa B906 over SR 137 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B906 over SR 137?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B906 over SR 137?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.