US Bridges

FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2 M E of Round Mtn · Structure no. 15SR0730001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,723 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 73
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location2 M E of Round Mtn
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7723, -83.26645
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,723 (2021)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 73 over Indian Camp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 6,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.