US Bridges

Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · BTWN-SR162-SR62&SR131 · Structure no. 470E1060001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E106
CrossesMeadow Creek
LocationBTWN-SR162-SR62&SR131
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96413, -84.12887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2020)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$176,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa E106 over Meadow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E106 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.