Nfa D813 over French Broad River
FairKnox County, Tennessee · Federal Rd-W of SR168 · Structure no. 470D8130001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa D813 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa D813 over French Broad River in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa D813 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa D813 over French Broad River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa D813 over French Broad River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa D813 over French Broad River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa D813 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.