FAP 73 over Cove Creek
GoodPosted for loadSevier County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi. S. US 441 · Structure no. 78S24220001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,497
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 73 over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 73 over Cove Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,542 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 73 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 73 over Cove 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 73 over Cove Creek carry?
About 10,497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 73 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 73 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.