US Bridges

FAP 162 over Russell Branch

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 1.51 MI JCT SR115&I140 · Structure no. 05SR1620023

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over Russell Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 162 over Russell Branch 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 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 18,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,930 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesRussell Branch
Location1.51 MI JCT SR115&I140
RouteState Highway 162
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82807, -83.96008
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,849 (2021)
Projected traffic29,930 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 162 over Russell Branch built?

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

What condition is FAP 162 over Russell Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 162 over Russell Branch carry?

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

How long is FAP 162 over Russell Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns FAP 162 over Russell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.