US Bridges

Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · N Off SR62 · Structure no. 470E2150001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,512
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,144 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 5637
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationN Off SR62
RouteCounty Highway 5637
Coordinates35.99615, -84.08505
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,512 (2021)
Projected traffic6,144 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5637 over Beaver 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 5637 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5637 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.