US Bridges

FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 M N of Zoological Park · Structure no. 47SR0010033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 11,196 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,875 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1
CrossesSR-1 / Ped. Walkway
Location1 M N of Zoological Park
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99667, -83.88333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,196 (2021)
Projected traffic15,875 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$682,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway carry?

About 11,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1 over SR-1 / Ped. Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.