US Bridges

Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · E of I75 at City Limits · Structure no. 470A0850001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,491
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,256 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 5626 730644S
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationE of I75 at City Limits
RouteCity Street 5626
Coordinates36.02007, -83.97636
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2021)
Projected traffic6,256 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway 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 5626 730644S over Southern Railway carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5626 730644S over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.