FAP 34 over Lyons Creek
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Tennessee · North of Trentsville · Structure no. 47SR0340001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 34 over Lyons Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Lyons Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 17,282 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,459 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 34 over Lyons Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is FAP 34 over Lyons 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 34 over Lyons Creek carry?
About 17,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 34 over Lyons Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 34 over Lyons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.