US Bridges

Nfa C344 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Btwn Walker RD & SR33 · Structure no. 470C3440001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C344 over First Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C344 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C344
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationBtwn Walker RD & SR33
RouteCity Street 344
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01175, -83.92207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2020)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C344 over First Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa C344 over First 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C344 over First Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C344 over First Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C344 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.