US Bridges

FAU 1 730591V over Sou Railway

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0010031

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 730591V over Sou Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1 730591V over Sou Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,499 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1 730591V
CrossesSou Railway
LocationKnoxville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.97626, -83.91441
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,860 (2021)
Projected traffic13,499 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 730591V over Sou Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 730591V over Sou 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 730591V over Sou Railway carry?

About 10,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 730591V over Sou Railway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 730591V over Sou Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.