US Bridges

Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek

Good

Sevier County, Tennessee · S Off SR339 · Structure no. 780A3090003

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A309
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationS Off SR339
RouteCounty Highway 309
Coordinates35.8287, -83.32188
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches 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 A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A309 over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.