US Bridges

Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · W Off US321-3 M S of 441 · Structure no. 78024760001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,575
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,755 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2476 (sa 7801)
CrossesWaldens Creek
LocationW Off US321-3 M S of 441
RouteCounty Highway 2476
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7856, -83.61778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,575 (2021)
Projected traffic8,755 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek carry?

About 5,575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2476 (sa 7801) over Waldens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.