US Bridges

Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · W Off SR162-S of SR62 JCT · Structure no. 470C1480001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,024 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa C148
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationW Off SR162-S of SR62 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 5898
Coordinates35.96487, -84.17866
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2021)
Projected traffic3,024 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$370,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa C148 over Beaver 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 C148 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C148 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.