US Bridges

FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 2 M NW of Anderson CO LN · Structure no. 47SR0620001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 42,083 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,333 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesSR162 / SR 62 Ebl
Location2 M NW of Anderson CO LN
RouteState Highway 162
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97833, -84.17886
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,083 (2021)
Projected traffic67,333 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl 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 FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl carry?

About 42,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 162 over SR162 / SR 62 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.