US Bridges

FAP 115 over I140

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI N JCT SR115&SR335 · Structure no. 05I01400025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 over I140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 over I140 in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,979 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 115
CrossesI140
Location3.1 MI N JCT SR115&SR335
RouteU.S. Route 129
Coordinates35.83557, -83.9709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,455 (2021)
Projected traffic89,979 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 over I140 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 over I140 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 115 over I140 carry?

About 60,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 over I140?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 over I140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.