US Bridges

FAP 34 over SR 81

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · 1 M SW JCT SR354&SR34 · Structure no. 90SR0340005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over SR 81 is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over SR 81 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 16,622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,595 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesSR 81
Location1 M SW JCT SR354&SR34
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2946, -82.4839
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,622 (2021)
Projected traffic26,595 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over SR 81 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 34 over SR 81 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over SR 81 carry?

About 16,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over SR 81?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over SR 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.