US Bridges

Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · W Off SR131-S of SR62 · Structure no. 47012770005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 16,495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1277 (sa 4709)
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationW Off SR131-S of SR62
RouteCounty Highway 1277
Coordinates35.95685, -84.12718
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,495 (2021)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek carry?

About 16,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Nfa 1277 (sa 4709) over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.