US Bridges

Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Just E of US11W-US70 JCT · Structure no. 470D6040001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa D604
CrossesLyon Creek
LocationJust E of US11W-US70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates36.02758, -83.72432
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$121,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D604 over Lyon 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 D604 over Lyon Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D604 over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.