Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Btwn I40 & US70-E of CO L · Structure no. 470B9720001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B972 over Little 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 B972 over Little Turkey Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B972 over Little Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.