US Bridges

FAP 35 over Happy Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 7.4 Mi.W.Of Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350005

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Happy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 35 over Happy Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 years old, older 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 18,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,437 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesHappy Creek
Location7.4 Mi.W.Of Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84782, -83.70766
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,846 (2021)
Projected traffic27,437 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FAP 35 over Happy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 35 over Happy Creek carry?

About 18,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Happy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.