FAP 162 over Pistol Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI JCT I140 & SR115 · Structure no. 05SR1620020
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,367
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 162 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 162 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,367 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,411 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 162 over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 162 over Pistol Creek 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 Pistol Creek carry?
About 13,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 162 over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 162 over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.