US Bridges

FAS 444 over Tellico Lake

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 4.25 M E Loudon · Structure no. 53012490005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 444 over Tellico Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 444 over Tellico Lake 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 10,009 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,014 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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 Lake
Location4.25 M E Loudon
RouteState Highway 444
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.741, -84.26273
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,009 (2021)
Projected traffic16,014 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$764,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 444 over Tellico Lake built?

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

What condition is FAS 444 over Tellico Lake 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 Lake carry?

About 10,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 444 over Tellico Lake?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 444 over Tellico Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.