US Bridges

Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · .1 M.E.JCT.US321&US411 · Structure no. 050B2000001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B200
CrossesPistol Creek
Location.1 M.E.JCT.US321&US411
RouteCity Street 200
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75623, -83.96878
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nfa B200 over Pistol 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 B200 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B200 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.