US Bridges

Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek

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Sevier County, Tennessee · 2.4 M SE of US441-411 JCT · Structure no. 78024820001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,760 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2482 (sa 7814)
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.4 M SE of US441-411 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2482
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8401, -83.5469
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2021)
Projected traffic3,760 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2482 (sa 7814) over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.