US Bridges

Nfa B202 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · .1M.E. Jct. US321& US411. · Structure no. 050B2020001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B202 over Pistol Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa B202 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B202
CrossesPistol Creek
Location.1M.E. Jct. US321& US411.
RouteCity Street 3797
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75523, -83.96976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2021)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 B202 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa B202 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 B202 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B202 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B202 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.