US Bridges

FAP 35 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · In Alcoa City Limits · Structure no. 05SR0350003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Pistol Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 35 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,523 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesPistol Creek
LocationIn Alcoa City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78185, -83.98445
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,955 (2021)
Projected traffic26,523 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Pistol Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over Pistol Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 35 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.