Nfa 04174 over E. Fk. Third Creek/ Rrs
Knox County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 04174 over E. Fk. Third Creek/ Rrs in Knox County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,834 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 306 of the 584 inventoried bridges in Knox County rated good (52.4%); 3 (0.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 316 ft |
| Location | West Knoxville |
| NBI structure number | 47041740001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Knox County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd. | 2006 | 182,502 | Good |
| I40 over I40 / Hollywood Dr. | 1965 | 182,502 | Good |
| I40 over I40/i40-eb Rmp to I75 N | 1981 | 182,502 | Good |
| I40 over Third Creek | 1965 | 182,502 | Fair |
| WB Frontage Rd. over I40-wb-rmp / Papermill | 2005 | 182,502 | Good |
| I40 Rmp C-c over I40-wb Rmp-i75n / Pmill | 1982 | 182,502 | Good |
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