US Bridges

FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr)

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 6 M SE Loudon · Structure no. 53012490003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,688
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr) in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7,688 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,301 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 444
CrossesTellico Lk (fork Cr)
Location6 M SE Loudon
RouteState Highway 444
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67445, -84.27112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,688 (2021)
Projected traffic12,301 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr) 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr) carry?

About 7,688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr)?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 444 over Tellico Lk (fork Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.