US Bridges

FAP 62 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.7 M W of SR162 · Structure no. 47SR0620019

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 62 over Beaver 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 10,611 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,784 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 M W of SR162
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97838, -84.13187
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,611 (2021)
Projected traffic15,784 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 62 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.