US Bridges

Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 0.2 Miles from Maintenanc · Structure no. 5460058P0000000

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2010 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMaintenance Center
CrossesFighting Creek
Location0.2 Miles from Maintenanc
RouteFederal Lands Road 405
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69006, -83.53761
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2010)
Projected traffic2 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$98,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maintenance Center over Fighting 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Maintenance Center over Fighting Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.