US Bridges

FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · At the World Park Site · Structure no. 470A1350001

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
757 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,063
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 118 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.

It carries about 3,063 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,104 by 2040. The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5673
CrossesW Clinch Ave/World Fair
LocationAt the World Park Site
RouteCity Street 5673
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96145, -83.92469
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length757 ft (230.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,063 (2021)
Projected traffic5,104 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair 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 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair carry?

About 3,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair?

The structure is 757 ft (230.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5673 over W Clinch Ave/World Fair?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.