US Bridges

Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · E of Sharps Gap · Structure no. 47I06400007

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640 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 5 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B225
CrossesThe Hague Dr. / I640
LocationE of Sharps Gap
RouteCity Street 225
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01, -83.9383
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640 built?

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

What condition is Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640 carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B225 over The Hague Dr. / I640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.