Nfa F159 over Plum Creek
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Westbridge Bus Park RD · Structure no. 470F1590001
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,455
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa F159 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa F159 over Plum Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa F159 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa F159 over Plum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa F159 over Plum Creek carry?
About 3,455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa F159 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa F159 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.