US Bridges

FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · .1 M NW JCT SR81&SR353 · Structure no. 90SR0810017

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,251 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesFAP 81 731214K
CrossesLittle Limstn CR &sou Rw
Location.1 M NW JCT SR81&SR353
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates36.28287, -82.48409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,226 (2021)
Projected traffic14,251 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw 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 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw carry?

About 9,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 81 731214K over Little Limstn CR &sou Rw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.