US Bridges

FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248

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Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1150013

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,578 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
68,556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 109,690 by 2042. The structure is 1,578 ft (481.1 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115 347575H
CrossesSou Rr-Csx RR & A248
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.95582, -83.94514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,578 ft (481.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,556 (2021)
Projected traffic109,690 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248 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 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248 carry?

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

How long is FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248?

The structure is 1,578 ft (481.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 347575H over Sou Rr-Csx RR & A248?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.