US Bridges

FAP 158 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.4 M N of Willow ST · Structure no. 47SR1580021

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 158 over First Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 158 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,317 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAP 158
CrossesFirst Creek
Location1.4 M N of Willow ST
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates35.96843, -83.91675
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,073 (2021)
Projected traffic19,317 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 158 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 158 over First Creek 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 FAP 158 over First Creek carry?

About 12,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 158 over First Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 158 over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.