US Bridges

FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · .5 MI S Knoxville Airport · Structure no. 05SR1150017

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,671 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 115
CrossesTesla Blvd
Location.5 MI S Knoxville Airport
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79788, -83.99039
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,642 (2022)
Projected traffic69,671 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd 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 115 over Tesla Blvd carry?

About 67,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 over Tesla Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.