US Bridges

FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350016

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,031
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, 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 15,031 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,050 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesGist Creek Ll
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87065, -83.59663
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,031 (2021)
Projected traffic24,050 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll built?

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

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

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

How long is FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Gist Creek Ll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.