US Bridges

FAP 35 over Little River

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 4.0 S of SR73 · Structure no. 05SR0350009

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,914 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,662 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesFAP 35
CrossesLittle River
Location4.0 S of SR73
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.78607, -83.88465
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,914 (2021)
Projected traffic12,662 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$917,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Little River 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 Little River carry?

About 7,914 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Little River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.