US Bridges

FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Ramp 2-E / 2-A · Structure no. 47I00400145

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 23,064 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,696 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 1053
CrossesCedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM
LocationRamp 2-E / 2-A
RouteCity Street 1053
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91917, -84.08999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,064 (2021)
Projected traffic33,696 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM carry?

About 23,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1053 over Cedar Bluff RD RMP/I40RM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.