US Bridges

FAP 115 over Abrams Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2.0 M N of Happy Valley R · Structure no. 05SR0720017

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,428
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 over Abrams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 115 over Abrams Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,285 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location2.0 M N of Happy Valley R
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55549, -83.99818
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2021)
Projected traffic2,285 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 over Abrams 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 115 over Abrams Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.