US Bridges

Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · .1 M S Off SR339 · Structure no. 780A3310001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A331 (sa 7824)
CrossesEast Fork
Location.1 M S Off SR339
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84437, -83.41743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2020)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$238,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A331 (sa 7824) over East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.