US Bridges

Nfa C142 over Conner Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Joneva DR · Structure no. 470C1420001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C142 over Conner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C142 over Conner Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C142
CrossesConner Creek
LocationJoneva DR
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates35.93025, -84.22156
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C142 over Conner Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nfa C142 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 C142 over Conner Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C142 over Conner Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C142 over Conner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.