US Bridges

Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Pedigo Rd-Se of SR170-I75 · Structure no. 470E4080001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa E408
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationPedigo Rd-Se of SR170-I75
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates36.10438, -83.99332
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E408 over Bull Run 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 E408 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E408 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.