US Bridges

Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Crippen Dr- S of SR131 · Structure no. 470D2910001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,513
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D291
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCrippen Dr- S of SR131
RouteCounty Highway 5905
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08323, -83.9069
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,513 (2021)
Projected traffic3,968 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$244,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D291 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 D291 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D291 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.