US Bridges

Nfa A040 over Stock Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.1 Ms SR168 US441 JCT · Structure no. 470A0400005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,647
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A040 over Stock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A040 over Stock Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,144 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A040
CrossesStock Creek
Location1.1 Ms SR168 US441 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2436
Coordinates35.89168, -83.84405
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,647 (2021)
Projected traffic2,144 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 A040 over Stock Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A040 over Stock 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 A040 over Stock Creek carry?

About 3,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A040 over Stock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nfa A040 over Stock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.