US Bridges

FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.5 M SE of SR33 · Structure no. 47I06400005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,048 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1256 (sa 4716)
CrossesBruhin Rd. / I640
Location2.5 M SE of SR33
RouteCity Street 1256
Coordinates36.00345, -83.9539
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,280 (2021)
Projected traffic18,048 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640 carry?

About 11,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1256 (sa 4716) over Bruhin Rd. / I640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.