FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DAVE SMITH RD D708

Carrying DAVE SMITH RD D708 over TUCKAHOE CREEK

240 FT S OF SMITH SCHL RD, Knox, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DAVE SMITH RD D708

The DAVE SMITH RD D708 bridge in Knox, Tennessee carries DAVE SMITH RD D708 over TUCKAHOE CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DAVE SMITH RD D708 compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Tennessee bridges
588
Bridges in Knox · 3 in Poor condition
DAVE SMITH RD D708 26.9 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
19.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
470D7080001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DAVE SMITH RD D708 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare DAVE SMITH RD D708 against other structures in Knox and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for DAVE SMITH RD D708?

DAVE SMITH RD D708 in Knox, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DAVE SMITH RD D708 inspected?

DAVE SMITH RD D708's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAVE SMITH RD D708 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DAVE SMITH RD D708?

DAVE SMITH RD D708 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DAVE SMITH RD D708?

DAVE SMITH RD D708 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DAVE SMITH RD D708 and does age affect safety?

DAVE SMITH RD D708 was built in 2014, making it 12 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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