US Bridges

Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 6 M. Ne. Walland. · Structure no. 050A5320001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A660 (sa 0523)
CrossesPitner Creek
Location6 M. Ne. Walland.
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81147, -83.76832
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner 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 A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A660 (sa 0523) over Pitner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.