US Bridges

Nfa D473 over Whites Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Mc-Campbell Dr-N of City · Structure no. 470D4730001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D473 over Whites Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa D473 over Whites Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa D473
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationMc-Campbell Dr-N of City
RouteCounty Highway 473
Coordinates36.04562, -83.89294
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$77,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D473 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D473 over Whites 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 D473 over Whites Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D473 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D473 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.