US Bridges

FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.7 Miles South of US-70 · Structure no. 47S25960001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 12,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,520 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 168
CrossesSwan Pond Creek
Location2.7 Miles South of US-70
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates35.97825, -83.82535
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,216 (2021)
Projected traffic19,520 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns FAS 168 over Swan Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.