US Bridges

Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Brickyrd Rd-Btwn I75&SR62 · Structure no. 470E3290001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E329
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationBrickyrd Rd-Btwn I75&SR62
RouteCounty Highway 2432
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02725, -84.0276
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic6,320 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa E329 over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E329 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.