US Bridges

Nfa C138 over Conner Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Btwn I40-CLINCH R & SR162 · Structure no. 470C1380001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C138 over Conner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C138 over Conner Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 90 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa C138
CrossesConner Creek
LocationBtwn I40-CLINCH R & SR162
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates35.92019, -84.21665
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$137,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C138 over Conner Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Nfa C138 over Conner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C138 over Conner Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C138 over Conner Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C138 over Conner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.