Fau 3701 over Southern Railway
Roane County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fau 3701 over Southern Railway in Roane County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 313 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 77 of the 159 inventoried bridges in Roane County rated good (48.4%); 4 (2.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 159 ft |
| Location | In the City of Rockwood |
| NBI structure number | 73037010003 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Roane County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Youngs Creek | 1969 | 51,799 | Fair |
| I40 Rt Ln over SR 58 | 1969 | 51,799 | Fair |
| I40 Lf Ln over SR 58 | 1969 | 51,799 | Fair |
| I40 Rt Ln over Nfa 1226 | 1969 | 49,070 | Fair |
| I40 Lf Ln over Nfa 1226 | 1969 | 49,070 | Fair |
| I40 Rt Ln over Clinch River & Nfa A774 | 1960 | 49,070 | Fair |
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