US Bridges

FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 2 M NW of Lenior City · Structure no. 53I00750035

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75 in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 16,277 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,043 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 73
CrossesSR 73 Rl / I75
Location2 M NW of Lenior City
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates35.82873, -84.2801
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,277 (2021)
Projected traffic26,043 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75 carry?

About 16,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 over SR 73 Rl / I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.