FAP 34 731386T
Carrying FAP 34 731386T over SR 34 RT LN / SOU RR
1.8 M NE OF HAMBLEN CO LN, Jefferson, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 34 731386T
The FAP 34 731386T bridge in Jefferson, Tennessee carries FAP 34 731386T over SR 34 RT LN / SOU RR. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 151.8 meters (498 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 34 731386T compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 151.8 m (498 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 45SR0340013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 34 731386T is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAP 34 731386T against other structures in Jefferson and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 34 731386T?
FAP 34 731386T in Jefferson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 34 731386T inspected?
FAP 34 731386T's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 34 731386T is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAP 34 731386T?
FAP 34 731386T has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 34 731386T?
FAP 34 731386T is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAP 34 731386T and does age affect safety?
FAP 34 731386T was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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