FAP 73 over Hessee Creek
FairBlount County, Tennessee · .9 M SW of Foothills Mts · Structure no. 05SR0730023
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,062
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 73 over Hessee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 73 over Hessee Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hessee Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 73 over Hessee 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 Hessee Creek carry?
About 10,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 73 over Hessee Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 73 over Hessee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.