US Bridges

FAP 35 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · In Alcoa City Limits · Structure no. 05SR0350004

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1958
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 1924 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 101 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 5 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 37 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
Coordinates35.78195, -83.98431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 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 width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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$712,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.