US Bridges

Nfa B095 over Brown Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · JCT-SR129&SR411-MARYVILLE · Structure no. 050B0950001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,843
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B095 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B095 over Brown Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,418 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B095
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationJCT-SR129&SR411-MARYVILLE
RouteCity Street 95
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76153, -83.96635
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,843 (2021)
Projected traffic6,418 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B095 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B095 over Brown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B095 over Brown Creek carry?

About 3,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B095 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B095 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.