US Bridges

Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Porter Field Gap RD · Structure no. 47024360003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,046
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,474 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 2436 (sa 4736)
CrossesGap Creek
LocationPorter Field Gap RD
RouteCounty Highway 2436
Coordinates35.92835, -83.74782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,046 (2021)
Projected traffic6,474 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap 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 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek carry?

About 4,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.