US Bridges

FAP 71 over J White Rmp / J White

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · East Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0710021

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

About this bridge

FAP 71 over J White Rmp / J White is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 71 over J White Rmp / J White 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 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAP 71
CrossesJ White Rmp / J White
LocationEast Knoxville
RouteState Highway SR634
Coordinates35.9638, -83.91243
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 J White Rmp / J White built?

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

What condition is FAP 71 over J White Rmp / J White 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 J White Rmp / J White carry?

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

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

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.