US Bridges

Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek

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Blount County, Tennessee · 10. M. Sw. Maryville. · Structure no. 050A8440001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A844
CrossesLittle Baker Creek
Location10. M. Sw. Maryville.
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65854, -84.10638
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2020)
Projected traffic1,536 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A844 over Little Baker 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 A844 over Little Baker Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A844 over Little Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.