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Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · SE of SR62-SR131 · Structure no. 47S24050003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,173
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,992 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1252 (sa 4712)
CrossesMeadow Creek
LocationSE of SR62-SR131
RouteCounty Highway 1252
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96035, -84.10873
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,173 (2021)
Projected traffic10,992 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek carry?

About 7,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1252 (sa 4712) over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.