US Bridges

Nfa B678 over Knob Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · E of US11E N of SR36 JCT · Structure no. 900B6780001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B678 over Knob Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B678 over Knob Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B678
CrossesKnob Creek
LocationE of US11E N of SR36 JCT
RouteCity Street 678
Coordinates36.36967, -82.376
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B678 over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B678 over Knob Creek 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 B678 over Knob Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B678 over Knob Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B678 over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.