US Bridges

FAP 34 over Clifts Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0340003

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Clifts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Clifts 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 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 17,282 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,459 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesClifts Creek
LocationNear Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04652, -83.7112
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,282 (2021)
Projected traffic27,459 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$628,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Clifts 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 Clifts 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 Clifts Creek carry?

About 17,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Clifts Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Clifts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.