FAP 73 over Brown Creek
FairBlount County, Tennessee · 3.1 M N SR35 · Structure no. 05SR0730009
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,670
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 73 over Brown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 73 over Brown Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 6 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 23,670 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,754 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 73 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is FAP 73 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 73 over Brown Creek carry?
About 23,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 73 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 73 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.