US Bridges

FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400149

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,168 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 4828
CrossesGallaher View Rd. / I40
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteCity Street 4828
Coordinates35.92477, -84.05881
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,615 (2021)
Projected traffic17,168 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40 carry?

About 10,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4828 over Gallaher View Rd. / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.