US Bridges

FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · East of Maryville · Structure no. 05SR0730016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,983
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek 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 11,983 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,835 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 73 Lf LN
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationEast of Maryville
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.75828, -83.88058
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,983 (2021)
Projected traffic17,835 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek 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 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek carry?

About 11,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 Lf LN over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.