US Bridges

Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · N Off US70-AT Lovell RD · Structure no. 470B8220001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B822
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationN Off US70-AT Lovell RD
RouteCounty Highway 822
Coordinates35.8942, -84.14561
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B822 over Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B822 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.