Nfa D279 over Cox Creek
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · SE of SR33-SR131 JCT · Structure no. 470D2790001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,823
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa D279 over Cox Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D279 over Cox Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa D279 over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa D279 over Cox 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 D279 over Cox Creek carry?
About 1,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa D279 over Cox Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa D279 over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.