US Bridges

FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.4 M N of SR158 · Structure no. 47SR0010013

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,553
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62,553 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,318 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 132 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 115 Rl
CrossesSR115-ALCOA / Kingston
Location1.4 M N of SR158
RouteU.S. Route 129
Coordinates35.95252, -83.94231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,553 (2021)
Projected traffic95,318 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston carry?

About 62,553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 Rl over SR115-ALCOA / Kingston?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.