US Bridges

FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 3 M SE of Blount CO LN · Structure no. 47S25910001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 12,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,546 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 168
CrossesSR168 / Sevierville Pk
Location3 M SE of Blount CO LN
RouteState Highway 168
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9144, -83.83041
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,216 (2021)
Projected traffic19,546 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk carry?

About 12,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 168 over SR168 / Sevierville Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.