US Bridges

FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave.

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Knox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47000710017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,421 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,584 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 158
CrossesSR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave.
LocationDowntown Knoxville
RouteState Highway 158
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96592, -83.91538
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,421 (2021)
Projected traffic21,584 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave. carry?

About 8,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave.?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 158 over SR158 / Rmp to Hill Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.