US Bridges

FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near SR 33 and Blount CO · Structure no. 47S25910011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 16,617 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,587 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 168 730427S
CrossesJ.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR
LocationNear SR 33 and Blount CO
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates35.88927, -83.92715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,617 (2021)
Projected traffic26,587 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR 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 FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR carry?

About 16,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 168 730427S over J.Sevier / Nor-Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.