Nfa D242 over Cox Creek
FairKnox County, Tennessee · Knoxville · Structure no. 470D2820001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa D242 over Cox Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa D242 over Cox Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa D242 over Cox Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa D242 over Cox 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 D242 over Cox Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Nfa D242 over Cox Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa D242 over Cox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.