US Bridges

FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820)

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 1.8 to End of NPS RTE 8 · Structure no. 05SR0730022

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,062
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820) in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,062 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,152 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 73
CrossesFoothills Pkwy (A820)
Location1.8 to End of NPS RTE 8
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71843, -83.81989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,062 (2021)
Projected traffic15,152 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$188,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820) 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 Foothills Pkwy (A820) carry?

About 10,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 over Foothills Pkwy (A820)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.