US Bridges

Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Riverside Dr.-S of Knoxv · Structure no. 470C9180001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C918 730521F
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationRiverside Dr.-S of Knoxv
RouteCity Street 918
Coordinates35.9707, -83.86115
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway 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 C918 730521F over Southern Railway carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C918 730521F over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.