US Bridges

FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 0.3 Mi. W of Blount Co. · Structure no. 53SR0730011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 12,626 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,774 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 73
CrossesCloyd Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W of Blount Co.
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates35.73615, -84.17564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,626 (2021)
Projected traffic18,774 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek carry?

About 12,626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 73 over Cloyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.