US Bridges

Nfa C347 over First Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · At SR33 Anf Emoriland Blv · Structure no. 470C3470001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C347 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa C347 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,528 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesNfa C347
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationAt SR33 Anf Emoriland Blv
RouteCity Street 347
Coordinates36.00407, -83.92664
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2020)
Projected traffic2,528 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C347 over First Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C347 over First 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 C347 over First Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C347 over First Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C347 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.