US Bridges

Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · Hill RD in Friendsville. · Structure no. 05S24230001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1220 (sa 0508)
CrossesGallagher Creek
LocationHill RD in Friendsville.
RouteCity Street 1220
Coordinates35.76388, -84.14107
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2021)
Projected traffic925 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher 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 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1220 (sa 0508) over Gallagher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.