US Bridges

FAP 35 over Middle Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · In Sevierville · Structure no. 78SR0350021

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 35 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 35 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 38,869 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,173 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 35
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationIn Sevierville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86675, -83.55708
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,869 (2021)
Projected traffic62,173 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP 35 over Middle 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 35 over Middle Creek carry?

About 38,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 35 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 35 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.