US Bridges

FAP 35 over Brown Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2.5 SW of Maryville · Structure no. 05SR0350007

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Brown Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying FAP 35 over Brown Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 11,231 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,490 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesBrown Creek
Location2.5 SW of Maryville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75908, -83.9577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,231 (2021)
Projected traffic16,490 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$31,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Brown 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 Brown Creek carry?

About 11,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.