US Bridges

Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · To Downtown Airport Islan · Structure no. 470A1320001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A132
CrossesSlue from Tennessee Rive
LocationTo Downtown Airport Islan
RouteCity Street 132
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96099, -83.87624
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A132 over Slue from Tennessee Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.