US Bridges

FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East

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Knox County, Tennessee · .3MI from JCT I40 & SR162 · Structure no. 47SR1620039

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70,019 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,030 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 162
CrossesSR162/162-RP to I40 East
Location.3MI from JCT I40 & SR162
RouteState Highway 162
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91475, -84.12327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,019 (2021)
Projected traffic112,030 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East carry?

About 70,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 162 over SR162/162-RP to I40 East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.