US Bridges

FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · East Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0710019

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,984 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAP 71
CrossesRmp J White Pkwy/Neyland
LocationEast Knoxville
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates35.96309, -83.91367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,683 (2021)
Projected traffic19,984 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland carry?

About 11,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over Rmp J White Pkwy/Neyland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.