US Bridges

Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR

GoodPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · Just SE of I40-I275 JCT · Structure no. 470A2260001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
752 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2042. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A001 0AK St.
CrossesOak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR
LocationJust SE of I40-I275 JCT
RouteCity Street 1
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96769, -83.92697
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length752 ft (229.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic848 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR?

The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A001 0AK St. over Oak St/ Sou Rr-Second CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.