Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · At Kimberlin Hgts · Structure no. 47024360005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,046
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 4,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,008 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2436 over Gap 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek carry?
About 4,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2436 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.