US Bridges

Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 3.8 M E of Newell Station · Structure no. 78024410003

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 107 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 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2441
CrossesHappy Creek
Location3.8 M E of Newell Station
RouteCounty Highway 2441
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87309, -83.69122
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nfa 2441 over Happy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2441 over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.