US Bridges

FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00750013

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,392 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesSR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9738, -83.97977
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2021)
Projected traffic29,392 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over SR-62 / I75 &I75 NB Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.