Fas 400 over Watauga River & A045

Fair Condition64 years old6,696 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCarter
LocationIn Watauga
CarriesFas 400
CrossesWatauga River & A045
Coordinates36.36968, -82.29960

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length551.2 ft (168 m)
Max Span61.7 ft (18.8 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area1,764 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,696 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number10S23800001

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