US Bridges

Nfa F646 over Conner Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Btwn I40-CLINCH R & SR162 · Structure no. 470F6460001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa F646 over Conner Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Nfa F646 over Conner Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa F646
CrossesConner Creek
LocationBtwn I40-CLINCH R & SR162
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates35.92211, -84.21844
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 F646 over Conner Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa F646 over Conner 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 F646 over Conner Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa F646 over Conner Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa F646 over Conner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.