US Bridges

FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251)

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Near Tri-Cities Airport · Structure no. 82SR3570003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,416
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251) in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8,416 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,592 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 357
CrossesCentenary RD (A251)
LocationNear Tri-Cities Airport
RouteState Highway 357
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49382, -82.42878
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 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 length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,416 (2021)
Projected traffic9,592 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251) 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 FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251) carry?

About 8,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 357 over Centenary RD (A251)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.