Fas 168 over French Broad River

Fair Condition64 years old12,216 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyKnox
Location.3 M E Of Old French RD
CarriesFas 168
CrossesFrench Broad River
Coordinates35.95262, -83.80922

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length470.1 ft (143.3 m)
Max Span208.7 ft (63.6 m)
Deck Width40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Deck Area1776.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,216 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number47S25910007

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