US Bridges

Nfa A955 over Second Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Bernard Ave-E of I275 · Structure no. 470A9550001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A955 over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A955 over Second Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A955
CrossesSecond Creek
LocationBernard Ave-E of I275
RouteCity Street 955
Coordinates35.97463, -83.93042
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2020)
Projected traffic3,088 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 A955 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A955 over Second 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A955 over Second Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A955 over Second Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A955 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.