US Bridges

Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Dry Gap Pk.-E of I75 · Structure no. 470E5020001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,452
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 10,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,824 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 5624
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationDry Gap Pk.-E of I75
RouteCounty Highway 5624
Coordinates36.0587, -83.97311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,452 (2021)
Projected traffic11,824 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5624 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 5624 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5624 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.