US Bridges

Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · E of SR62-SR162 JCT · Structure no. 470C1990003

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 130 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa C199
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationE of SR62-SR162 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 199
Coordinates35.96897, -84.14784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 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 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 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 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C199 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.