US Bridges

Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Lonas DR at Weisgarber RD · Structure no. 470A5940001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A594
CrossesFourth Creek
LocationLonas DR at Weisgarber RD
RouteCity Street 594
Coordinates35.94207, -84.01102
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2020)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 A594 over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A594 over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.