US Bridges

Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · W Merritt Dr-S Off I40 · Structure no. 470D6960001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa D696
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationW Merritt Dr-S Off I40
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates35.99231, -83.68114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D696 over Limestone 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D696 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.