US Bridges

FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · S. Knoxville Blvd. · Structure no. 47X00710001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,899 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 11,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,984 by 2042. The structure is 1,899 ft (578.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 71
CrossesTn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124
LocationS. Knoxville Blvd.
RouteState Highway SR634
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96097, -83.89705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,899 ft (578.8 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,683 (2021)
Projected traffic19,984 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124 carry?

About 11,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124?

The structure is 1,899 ft (578.8 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71 over Tn R-A132-SOURR-FAU1124?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.