US Bridges

FAP 73 over Noisey Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 8.95 Mi.E.Of Gatlinburg · Structure no. 78SR0730029

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 73 over Noisey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 73 over Noisey 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 73
CrossesNoisey Creek
Location8.95 Mi.E.Of Gatlinburg
RouteU.S. Route 321
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76112, -83.33347
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 73 over Noisey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 73 over Noisey 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 Noisey Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 73 over Noisey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 73 over Noisey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.