US Bridges

Nfa C110 over Pistol Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · In Maryville · Structure no. 05M37970001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C110 over Pistol Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C110 over Pistol Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,624 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C110
CrossesPistol Creek
LocationIn Maryville
RouteCity Street 110
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7554, -83.96986
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
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2020)
Projected traffic4,624 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C110 over Pistol Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C110 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 C110 over Pistol Creek carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C110 over Pistol Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C110 over Pistol Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.