US Bridges

FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177)

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Blount County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI JCT SR115&I0140 · Structure no. 05SR1620011

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177) in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,411 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesSR162 / Cusick RD(4177)
Location1.7 MI JCT SR115&I0140
RouteState Highway 162
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82667, -83.95834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,849 (2021)
Projected traffic17,411 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177) carry?

About 18,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 162 over SR162 / Cusick RD(4177)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.