Fap 37 over Watauga River

Fair Condition61 years old18,644 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCarter
Location.9 M SW Of Portrayon Ck
CarriesFap 37
CrossesWatauga River
Coordinates36.35423, -82.20692

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length403.5 ft (123 m)
Max Span100.1 ft (30.5 m)
Deck Width102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Area3825.3 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1990)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,644 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number10SR0910009

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