FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters
FairKnox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1580009
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,073 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,918 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters carry?
About 12,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 158 Rl over Ft Loudon Lk Backwaters?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.