US Bridges

Nfa A088 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · W Off SR33 near Cedar Dr. · Structure no. 470A0880001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A088 over First Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A088 over First 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 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A088
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationW Off SR33 near Cedar Dr.
RouteCity Street 88
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0357, -83.9326
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2020)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A088 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A088 over First 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 A088 over First Creek carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A088 over First Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A088 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.