US Bridges

SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 MI from Miss Ave · Structure no. 47SR0620025

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
627 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,239 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,021 by 2042. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesEast Fork RR & Third Crk
Location1 MI from Miss Ave
RouteState Highway SR062
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97556, -83.96111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,239 (2021)
Projected traffic25,021 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk carry?

About 23,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over East Fork RR & Third Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.