US Bridges

FAP 381 over SR 34

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NE of I181 · Structure no. 90SR0340017

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 381 over SR 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 381 over SR 34 in Washington 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 18,141 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,422 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 381
CrossesSR 34
Location1.5 M NE of I181
RouteState Highway 381
Coordinates36.36752, -82.3794
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,141 (2021)
Projected traffic25,422 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 381 over SR 34 built?

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

What condition is FAP 381 over SR 34 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 381 over SR 34 carry?

About 18,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 381 over SR 34?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 381 over SR 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.