US Bridges

Nfa 1223 over Gallagher Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · Farnum RD @ Friendsville · Structure no. 050A0240001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1223 over Gallagher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1223 over Gallagher Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,069 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1223
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationFarnum RD @ Friendsville
RouteCity Street 1223
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75853, -84.13493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2021)
Projected traffic1,069 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1223 over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1223 over Gallagher 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 1223 over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1223 over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1223 over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.