US Bridges

Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · City of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 010E5260001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B213
CrossesEmory Valley Creek
LocationCity of Oak Ridge
RouteCity Street 213
Coordinates36.02543, -84.20541
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B213 over Emory Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B213 over Emory Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.