US Bridges

Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · Midway Rd-S of I40 · Structure no. 47023990001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,136 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,494 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2399 (sa 4735)
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
LocationMidway Rd-S of I40
RouteCounty Highway 2399
Coordinates35.97795, -83.68955
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,136 (2021)
Projected traffic3,494 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 2,136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2399 (sa 4735) over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.