US Bridges

Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · E of SR168 on Kennedy Rd. · Structure no. 470A0350001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A035
CrossesSwan Pond Creek
LocationE of SR168 on Kennedy Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97817, -83.80611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A035 over Swan Pond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A035 over Swan Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.