US Bridges

FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · 4.1 M S of SR62 · Structure no. 47I00750019

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,295 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,272 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1254 (sa 4713)
CrossesI-75
Location4.1 M S of SR62
RouteCity Street 1254
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98378, -83.97702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,295 (2021)
Projected traffic21,272 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75 carry?

About 13,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1254 (sa 4713) over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.