US Bridges

FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In the City of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR3940010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,104 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 394
CrossesNfa 1378 & Southern Rwy
LocationIn the City of Bristol
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates36.52752, -82.20945
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,397 (2021)
Projected traffic13,104 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy carry?

About 7,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 394 over Nfa 1378 & Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.