Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek
PoorKnox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47M37860001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,240
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 4,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Nfa 5620 over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.