US Bridges

Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR1580037

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
563 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,448 by 2040. The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A033
CrossesW. Church Ave / 5 Rts
LocationDowntown Knoxville
RouteCity Street 33
Coordinates35.96407, -83.91552
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length563 ft (171.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2021)
Projected traffic4,448 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts?

The structure is 563 ft (171.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A033 over W. Church Ave / 5 Rts?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.