US Bridges

Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · N Off I40 at Walker Sprgs · Structure no. 470A0530001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,073
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,073 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,328 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A053
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationN Off I40 at Walker Sprgs
RouteCity Street 53
Coordinates35.92523, -84.07249
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,073 (2021)
Projected traffic17,328 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A053 over Ten Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 9,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa A053 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.