US Bridges

Nfa D500 over Woods Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Tennessee · Old Rutledge Pk-Near City · Structure no. 470D5000001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D500 over Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa D500 over Woods 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa D500
CrossesWoods Creek
LocationOld Rutledge Pk-Near City
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0287, -83.8354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$380,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D500 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D500 over Woods 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 D500 over Woods Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D500 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D500 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.