US Bridges

Nfa B212 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Near BROADWAY-I640 JCT · Structure no. 470B2120001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B212 over First Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B212 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B212
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationNear BROADWAY-I640 JCT
RouteCity Street 212
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02028, -83.92423
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B212 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B212 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B212 over First Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B212 over First Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B212 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.