US Bridges

FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · So Knoxville Blvd · Structure no. 47000710013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,712
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,539 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesS. Knoxville /Sevier Ave
LocationSo Knoxville Blvd
RouteState Highway 71
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95195, -83.89373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,712 (2021)
Projected traffic15,539 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave carry?

About 9,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over S. Knoxville /Sevier Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.