US Bridges

Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. S. Maryville. · Structure no. 05023930001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,867
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,867 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,219 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2393 (sa 0503)
CrossesPistol Creek
Location2.5 M. S. Maryville.
RouteCity Street 2393
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72111, -83.98299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,867 (2021)
Projected traffic17,219 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek carry?

About 10,867 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2393 (sa 0503) over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.