FAS 131 over Beaver Creek
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Tennessee · .6 M S of SR62 · Structure no. 47E00040003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,841
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 131 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 131 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,792 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 131 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 131 over Beaver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 131 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 10,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 131 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 131 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.