FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River
FairWashington County, Tennessee · 3 M N of Johnson City · Structure no. 90SR0340012
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 570 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,906
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 23,906 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,250 by 2042. The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River 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 Lf LN over Watauga River carry?
About 23,906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River?
The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 34 Lf LN over Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.