US Bridges

FAP 115 over Tabcat Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · At Chilhowee Lake · Structure no. 05SR1150013

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

About this bridge

FAP 115 over Tabcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 115 over Tabcat 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115
CrossesTabcat Creek
LocationAt Chilhowee Lake
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5244, -83.99316
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 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 closed36 mi (58 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$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 over Tabcat Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 115 over Tabcat 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 Tabcat Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 115 over Tabcat 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 115 over Tabcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.