US Bridges

Nfa D961 over Stock Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Haws Rd.-Sw of SR168&441 · Structure no. 470D9610001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D961 over Stock Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa D961 over Stock Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D961
CrossesStock Creek
LocationHaws Rd.-Sw of SR168&441
RouteCounty Highway 961
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88895, -83.86517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$226,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D961 over Stock Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D961 over Stock Creek 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 D961 over Stock Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa D961 over Stock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D961 over Stock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.