US Bridges

Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · E of US5441 · Structure no. 470D0990003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 89 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 6 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa D099
CrossesBurnett Creek
LocationE of US5441
RouteCounty Highway 5903
Coordinates35.91408, -83.82905
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2021)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$392,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa D099 over Burnett 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D099 over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.