US Bridges

FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1150011

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 68,556 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,466 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115 730558V
CrossesSou RWY&3rd CR A247
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95422, -83.94335
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,556 (2021)
Projected traffic104,466 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247 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 FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247 carry?

About 68,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 730558V over Sou RWY&3rd CR A247?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.