US Bridges

FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 3 M SW of Farragut · Structure no. 47I00400165

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
510 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70,019 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,392 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesSR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40
Location3 M SW of Farragut
RouteState Highway 162
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9126, -84.11802
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,019 (2021)
Projected traffic15,392 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/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 FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40 carry?

About 70,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 162 over SR162-SB-RMP to I40/I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.