US Bridges

FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts.

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1580049

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
680 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts. is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts. 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 2,749 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2042. The structure is 680 ft (207.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 3776 Ramp
CrossesFAU 3776 / 2 Rts.
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteCity Street 3776
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96217, -83.91486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length680 ft (207.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,749 (2021)
Projected traffic6,645 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts. 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 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts. carry?

About 2,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts.?

The structure is 680 ft (207.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 3776 Ramp over FAU 3776 / 2 Rts.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.