US Bridges

FAP 9 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .2 M NE of SR131 · Structure no. 47SR0090001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 9 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 95 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 25,986 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,082 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.2 M NE of SR131
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0183, -84.05161
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,986 (2021)
Projected traffic39,082 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is FAP 9 over Beaver 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 9 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 25,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.