US Bridges

Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. E.-Whitley-Knox · Structure no. 061C00061N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTower RD
CrossesLynn Camp Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E.-Whitley-Knox
RouteCounty Highway 1356
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.90278, -84.08444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2006)
Projected traffic313 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD over Lynn Camp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD over Lynn Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.