US Bridges

FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Just NE of I40-I275 JCT · Structure no. 470A1310001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
432 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,912
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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 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 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5676 347648R
CrossesSecond CR & Sou Rwy
LocationJust NE of I40-I275 JCT
RouteCity Street 5676
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97177, -83.92658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,912 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy carry?

About 6,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5676 347648R over Second CR & Sou Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.