US Bridges

Nfa B494 over Brown Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · City of Maryville · Structure no. 050B4940001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B494 over Brown Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa B494 over Brown Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,512 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B494
CrossesBrown Creek
LocationCity of Maryville
RouteCity Street 494
Coordinates35.76007, -83.96915
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2020)
Projected traffic4,512 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B494 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B494 over Brown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B494 over Brown Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B494 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B494 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.