US Bridges

Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · S of Farragut-Cherokee Pa · Structure no. 47E00470003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,552
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,728 by 2040. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1135 (sa 4701)
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
LocationS of Farragut-Cherokee Pa
RouteCounty Highway 1135
Coordinates35.85322, -84.14847
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,552 (2021)
Projected traffic21,728 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 17,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1135 (sa 4701) over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.