US Bridges

Nfa A106 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · W Off US441-N of Woodland · Structure no. 470A1060001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,380
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A106 over First Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A106 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A106
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationW Off US441-N of Woodland
RouteCity Street 106
Coordinates35.99692, -83.92475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2020)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A106 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nfa A106 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A106 over First Creek carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A106 over First Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A106 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.