US Bridges

Nfa A141 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · At SR158-DOWNTOWN Knoxvil · Structure no. 470A1410003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A141 over First Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A141 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A141
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationAt SR158-DOWNTOWN Knoxvil
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9698, -83.91803
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2020)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A141 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A141 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A141 over First Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A141 over First Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A141 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.