US Bridges

Nfa A123 over Loves Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Just S of I40-US70 JCT · Structure no. 470A1230001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A123 over Loves Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A123 over Loves 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A123
CrossesLoves Creek
LocationJust S of I40-US70 JCT
RouteCity Street 123
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00853, -83.83836
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A123 over Loves Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A123 over Loves 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 A123 over Loves Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A123 over Loves Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa A123 over Loves Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.