US Bridges

Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Wayland Rd-S of I40 Exit · Structure no. 470D7660001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D766
CrossesSwan Pond Creek
LocationWayland Rd-S of I40 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98673, -83.78519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$185,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D766 over Swan Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D766 over Swan Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.