FAP 73 over Copeland Creek
FairSevier County, Tennessee · 4.88 Mi.E.Of Gatlinburg · Structure no. 78SR0730021
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,596
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 73 over Copeland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 73 over Copeland Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 7,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,211 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 73 over Copeland Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 73 over Copeland 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 73 over Copeland Creek carry?
About 7,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 73 over Copeland Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAP 73 over Copeland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.