US Bridges

FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.4 M E of SR332 · Structure no. 47S24060001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,037
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,037 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,448 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 332 731468A
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1.4 M E of SR332
RouteState Highway 332
Coordinates35.86172, -84.1418
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,037 (2021)
Projected traffic18,448 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway carry?

About 12,037 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 332 731468A over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.