US Bridges

FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · .4 MI N of SR1 · Structure no. 47I00400181

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,408
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,408 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,912 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 5289
Crosses5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A
Location.4 MI N of SR1
RouteCity Street 5289
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93943, -84.00848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,408 (2021)
Projected traffic32,912 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A 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 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A carry?

About 20,408 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5289 over 5289&I40 Rp / I40-RP 5A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.