US Bridges

Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · South of SR 35 · Structure no. 78024800001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,653
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,653 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,603 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2480
CrossesGists Creek
LocationSouth of SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 2480
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8488, -83.62499
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,653 (2021)
Projected traffic6,603 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2480 over Gists 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 2480 over Gists Creek carry?

About 5,653 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2480 over Gists Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.