US Bridges

Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 4 M. Nw. Walland. · Structure no. 050A5200001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,222
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2395 (sa 0521)
CrossesEllejoy Creek
Location4 M. Nw. Walland.
RouteCounty Highway 2395
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77345, -83.85036
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,222 (2021)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek carry?

About 2,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2395 (sa 0521) over Ellejoy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.