US Bridges

FAP 1 over Love Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .4 M S of Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0010037

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Love Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Love Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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 15,842 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,035 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesLove Creek
Location.4 M S of Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01818, -83.85868
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,842 (2021)
Projected traffic21,035 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAP 1 over Love Creek 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 FAP 1 over Love Creek carry?

About 15,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Love Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Love Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.