US Bridges

Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · N of SR162-SR131 Exit · Structure no. 470C1990001

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 115 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C199
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationN of SR162-SR131 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97322, -84.1405
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$386,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.