Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBlount County, Tennessee · 14 M. Sw. Maryville. · Structure no. 050A8680001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A868 over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.