US Bridges

Nfa A494 over Clear Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · In Parrottsville Tenn. · Structure no. 15SR0350005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A494 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A494 over Clear Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A494
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIn Parrottsville Tenn.
RouteCity Street 494
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01007, -83.09589
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2020)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A494 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A494 over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A494 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A494 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A494 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.