US Bridges

FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168

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Knox County, Tennessee · 0.9 M N of Blount CO Line · Structure no. 47SR1150023

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,883 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115
CrossesSR115 / SR168
Location0.9 M N of Blount CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88498, -83.95358
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,830 (2021)
Projected traffic72,883 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 115 over SR115 / SR168 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168 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 115 over SR115 / SR168 carry?

About 47,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 over SR115 / SR168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.