US Bridges

FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400157

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,589 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
28,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 28,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,640 by 2041. The structure is 1,589 ft (484.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1 Rp 5G
CrossesSR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteState Highway 33
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96588, -83.9258
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,589 ft (484.2 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,673 (2021)
Projected traffic60,640 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr carry?

About 28,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr?

The structure is 1,589 ft (484.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 Rp 5G over SR1 RP-G/3 Rts/Creek/Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.