US Bridges

FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.3 M N of SR33 · Structure no. 47SR0010025

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
684 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 28,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,890 by 2042. The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1 730613T
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1.3 M N of SR33
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96665, -83.92426
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length684 ft (208.5 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,673 (2021)
Projected traffic51,890 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 730613T 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway carry?

About 28,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway?

The structure is 684 ft (208.5 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 730613T over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.