US Bridges

FAP 2 over Tennessee River

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · In Loudon · Structure no. 53SR0020005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,597 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,777
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 2 over Tennessee River in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,777 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,043 by 2042. The structure is 2,597 ft (791.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesTennessee River
LocationIn Loudon
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74342, -84.33163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,597 ft (791.5 m)
Longest span351 ft (107 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,777 (2021)
Projected traffic22,043 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over Tennessee River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Tennessee River carry?

About 13,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 2,597 ft (791.5 m) long with a longest span of 351 ft (107 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.