US Bridges

FAP 73 over Webb Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · 6.04 Mi.E.Of Gatlinburg · Structure no. 78SR0730023

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Webb Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 73 over Webb Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,596 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,211 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesFAP 73
CrossesWebb Creek
Location6.04 Mi.E.Of Gatlinburg
RouteU.S. Route 321
Coordinates35.7581, -83.3829
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,596 (2021)
Projected traffic13,211 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 73 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 73 over Webb 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 73 over Webb Creek carry?

About 7,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 73 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 73 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.