US Bridges

FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk.

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near Blount CO Line · Structure no. 47SR0330037

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,150 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 168
CrossesSR168 / Maryville Pk.
LocationNear Blount CO Line
RouteState Highway 168
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8882, -83.93792
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,094 (2021)
Projected traffic32,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk. carry?

About 20,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk.?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 168 over SR168 / Maryville Pk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.