US Bridges

Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Washington Pk-N of US11W · Structure no. 47S24120005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,456
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,968 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1289 (sa 4722)
CrossesRoseberry Creek
LocationWashington Pk-N of US11W
RouteCounty Highway 1289
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09279, -83.81813
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,456 (2021)
Projected traffic5,968 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry 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 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek carry?

About 3,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1289 (sa 4722) over Roseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.