US Bridges

Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In E Farragut-S of US70 · Structure no. 47024160005

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,453
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 4,453 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,624 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2416
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationIn E Farragut-S of US70
RouteCity Street 2416
Coordinates35.8704, -84.14723
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,453 (2021)
Projected traffic4,624 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2416 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa 2416 over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2416 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.