US Bridges

FAP 62 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .3 M NE of Merdith RD · Structure no. 47SR0620003

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,134
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Grassy Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 15,134 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,750 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location.3 M NE of Merdith RD
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99043, -84.06053
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,134 (2021)
Projected traffic21,750 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Grassy 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 62 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 15,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FAP 62 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.