US Bridges

FAP 394 over SR 358

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In the City of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR3940011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,397
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 394 over SR 358 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 394 over SR 358 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 394
CrossesSR 358
LocationIn the City of Bristol
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates36.54295, -82.17235
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 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
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 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 SR 358 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 394 over SR 358 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 SR 358 carry?

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

How long is FAP 394 over SR 358?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 394 over SR 358?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.