US Bridges

Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Bullrun Valley Dr-W I75 · Structure no. 470E3880001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa E388
CrossesWilcox Branch
LocationBullrun Valley Dr-W I75
RouteCounty Highway 388
Coordinates36.096, -84.01836
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch 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 E388 over Wilcox Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E388 over Wilcox Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.