FAP 73 over Waldens Creek
GoodSevier County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SW JCT SR73&SR71 · Structure no. 78S24220005
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,195
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 73 over Waldens Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 73 over Waldens Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 31,195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,912 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 75 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 73 over Waldens Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 73 over Waldens 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 Waldens Creek carry?
About 31,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 73 over Waldens Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 73 over Waldens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.