FAS 36 over Watts Branch
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · 2.1 M S JCT SR36&SR81 · Structure no. 86SR0360001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 36 over Watts Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 36 over Watts Branch in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 97 years old, older 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 36 over Watts Branch built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is FAS 36 over Watts Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 36 over Watts Branch carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 36 over Watts Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 36 over Watts Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.