US Bridges

Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 2MI East of SR66 · Structure no. 320A9620001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A962
CrossesW Fk Turkey Creek
Location2MI East of SR66
RouteCity Street 962
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20715, -83.30002
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2020)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A962 over W Fk Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.