US Bridges

FAP 137 over Nfa C832

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Morrison City · Structure no. 82SR1370039

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 137 over Nfa C832 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 137 over Nfa C832 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 137
CrossesNfa C832
LocationIn Morrison City
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5921, -82.57091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,904 (2021)
Projected traffic20,224 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 C832 built?

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

What condition is FAP 137 over Nfa C832 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 C832 carry?

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

How long is FAP 137 over Nfa C832?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 137 over Nfa C832?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.