FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Just S of Tn River · Structure no. 47SR1150007
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,833
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 11,833 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,933 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa carry?
About 11,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa?
The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 5647 over Cherokee Trail / Alcoa?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.