Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoane County, Tennessee · S Off I40 on Loudon CO LN · Structure no. 730A2350005
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B485 over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.