US Bridges

Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 9 M. Ne. Maryville · Structure no. 050A2950001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A295
CrossesPistol Creek
Location9 M. Ne. Maryville
RouteCounty Highway 5940
Coordinates35.81798, -83.94328
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A295 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A295 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.