US Bridges

FAS 335 over Pistol Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · In City of Maryville · Structure no. 05012200005

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 335 over Pistol Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 335 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 years old, older 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,570 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 335
CrossesPistol Creek
LocationIn City of Maryville
RouteState Highway 335
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80245, -83.95267
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2021)
Projected traffic7,570 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 335 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAS 335 over Pistol 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 335 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 335 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 335 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.