US Bridges

Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI East of SR-72 · Structure no. 530A4690001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek in Loudon 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMaliaquo RD
CrossesFork Creek
Location0.5 MI East of SR-72
RouteCity Street A0469
Coordinates35.65779, -84.28271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Maliaquo RD over Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maliaquo RD over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.