US Bridges

Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · In City of Oak Ridge · Structure no. 01M37440001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,415
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B183
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
LocationIn City of Oak Ridge
RouteCity Street 183
Coordinates36.0354, -84.2624
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2021)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 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 B183 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B183 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.