US Bridges

FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)

Poor

Blount County, Tennessee · 6.0 M SW of Curie ST · Structure no. 05SR0350001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,523 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesSR 115 (us 129 Nb)
Location6.0 M SW of Curie ST
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78885, -83.99212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,955 (2021)
Projected traffic26,523 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb) carry?

About 15,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over SR 115 (us 129 Nb)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.