US Bridges

FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · .4 M SW of Mercury RD · Structure no. 47SR1620008

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 59,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,523 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesSR162-SB / Lovell RD
Location.4 M SW of Mercury RD
RouteState Highway 162
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93508, -84.14504
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,077 (2021)
Projected traffic94,523 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD 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 SR162-SB / Lovell RD carry?

About 59,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 162 over SR162-SB / Lovell RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.