US Bridges

Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 8 M. S. Maryville. · Structure no. 050A7820001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A782
CrossesLittle Nine Mile Creek
Location8 M. S. Maryville.
RouteCounty Highway 782
Coordinates35.6473, -84.02813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile 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 A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A782 over Little Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.