Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · City of Rockford · Structure no. 050D9820001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,456
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B970 over Pistol 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek carry?
About 1,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B970 over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.