US Bridges

Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Just S of SR170 Exit · Structure no. 47I00750059

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2434 (sa 4717)
CrossesBrushy Valley Rd. / I75
LocationJust S of SR170 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 2434
Coordinates36.0885, -84.01228
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2021)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75 carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2434 (sa 4717) over Brushy Valley Rd. / I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.