US Bridges

Nfa C590 over First Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 5th Ave-E of I40 · Structure no. 470C5900003

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C590 over First Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa C590 over First Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,864 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C590
CrossesFirst Creek
Location5th Ave-E of I40
RouteCity Street 590
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97782, -83.91402
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2020)
Projected traffic8,864 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C590 over First Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C590 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C590 over First Creek carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C590 over First Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C590 over First Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.