US Bridges

Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · W of US11W- · Structure no. 470D8410001

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa E841
CrossesRoseberry Creek
LocationW of US11W-
RouteCounty Highway 841
Coordinates36.07869, -83.77004
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 inspectionJune 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 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E841 over Roseberry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E841 over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.