US Bridges

FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Henley St. / Tenn River · Structure no. 47SR0330011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,793 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 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 24,149 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,306 by 2042. The structure is 1,793 ft (546.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAU 33 730514V
CrossesTennessee River & 2 Rts
LocationHenley St. / Tenn River
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates35.95887, -83.91988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,793 ft (546.6 m)
Longest span317 ft (96.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,149 (2021)
Projected traffic47,306 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$56.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts carry?

About 24,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts?

The structure is 1,793 ft (546.6 m) long with a longest span of 317 ft (96.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 33 730514V over Tennessee River & 2 Rts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.