FAP 162 over Beaver Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · 1 M SW of Conard Mill RD · Structure no. 47SR1620003
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,083
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 162 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 162 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 42,083 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,333 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 162 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 162 over Beaver 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 162 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 42,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 162 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 162 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.