US Bridges

FAP 1 over Legg Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .3 M SE of Ellistown RD · Structure no. 47SR0010043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Legg Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Legg Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesLegg Creek
Location.3 M SE of Ellistown RD
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04972, -83.80203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,842 (2021)
Projected traffic21,035 by 2041
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$425,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Legg Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Legg 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 Legg Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Legg Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Legg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.