US Bridges

Nfa A469 over Middle Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · Just SE of Sevierville · Structure no. 780A4690001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A469 over Middle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A469 over Middle Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A469
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationJust SE of Sevierville
RouteCity Street 469
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85798, -83.55148
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A469 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nfa A469 over Middle Creek 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 A469 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A469 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A469 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.