US Bridges

FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near Blount CO Line · Structure no. 47S25910015

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

About this bridge

FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD 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 26,432 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 168
CrossesSR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD
LocationNear Blount CO Line
RouteState Highway 168
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89915, -83.87442
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,617 (2021)
Projected traffic26,432 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD built?

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

What condition is FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD 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 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD carry?

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

How long is FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 168 over SR 168 / Nubert Spgs. RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.