US Bridges

FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350013

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,031 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,883 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 35
CrossesGist Creek Rl
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.86123, -83.61906
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,031 (2021)
Projected traffic21,883 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl 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 35 over Gist Creek Rl carry?

About 15,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Gist Creek Rl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.