Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · 0.2 Mile to NPS Route 500 · Structure no. 5460032P0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 69 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Forge Creek Road over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Forge Creek Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.