US Bridges

Nfa 2397 over I140

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 1.16 M SE Knox CO Line · Structure no. 05I01400005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,454
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2397 over I140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2397 over I140 in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,045 by 2041. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2397
CrossesI140
Location1.16 M SE Knox CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2397
Coordinates35.84241, -83.9858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,454 (2021)
Projected traffic4,045 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2397 over I140 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2397 over I140 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2397 over I140 carry?

About 2,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2397 over I140?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2397 over I140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.