US Bridges

Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 3.7 M W of Walland · Structure no. 050A6240001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,986
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,986 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,178 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa A624 (sa 0501)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.7 M W of Walland
RouteCounty Highway 5847
Coordinates35.73345, -83.88278
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2021)
Projected traffic3,178 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked 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 A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A624 (sa 0501) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.