US Bridges

FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Kingston Pk.(knoxville) · Structure no. 47SR0010011

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,891 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1 730622S
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationKingston Pk.(knoxville)
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94105, -83.98215
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,770 (2021)
Projected traffic27,891 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 730622S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway carry?

About 16,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 730622S over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.