US Bridges

Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Brown Gap Rd-E OFSR33-131 · Structure no. 470D2790003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,823
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D279
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationBrown Gap Rd-E OFSR33-131
RouteCounty Highway 5904
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08105, -83.89933
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2021)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D279 over Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D279 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.