US Bridges

FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · In Maryville City Limits · Structure no. 05SR0350005

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,060
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,384 by 2039. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesBrown CR & Harper Ave
LocationIn Maryville City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76143, -83.9682
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,060 (2021)
Projected traffic44,384 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave carry?

About 24,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Brown CR & Harper Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.