US Bridges

Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · Near Oak Ridge · Structure no. 01M37300003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B158
CrossesEast Fork of Poplar Cree
LocationNear Oak Ridge
RouteCity Street 158
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9988, -84.3001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree 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 B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B158 over East Fork of Poplar Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.